We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Community Adult SLT team at NELFT covering Brentwood, Billericay, Basildon, Wickford, and Thurrock areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and motivated individual to join our friendly department as part of our Team.
The Adult SLT Team is respected and works closely with a multidisciplinary team, with a positive record of developing innovative and patient-centred services. CPD is actively supported through regular clinical supervision, appraisals, and excellent training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced and highly specialist SLT, you will independently prioritise and manage a community caseload, which includes Community Hospital, Clinics, domiciliary, and care homes.
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to further develop their existing skills and work in an exciting and dynamic team.
The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and have good time management and prioritisation skills.
The post holder will be required to participate in service development initiatives.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy Service to clients referred with communication and/or swallowing difficulties to include assessment, diagnoses, and treatment.
Following assessment, and utilising specialist knowledge and skills, design and develop evidence-based treatment and management programmes to be implemented within the multi-disciplinary teams and the clients' families.
Make differential diagnoses based on assessment evidence, providing advice when appropriate.
Applications for this role
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
Person Specification
Essential
Demonstration of Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent HCPC Licence to Practice Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy Show active interest in CPD in line with RCSLT guidelines
Desirable
Competencies in FEES Competencies in videofluoroscopy Competencies in tracheostomy
Experience
Essential
Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level Working collaboratively with carers and other professionals Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team Planning and delivery of training to other professionals Experience of supervising others
Desirable
Experience of videofluoroscopy Experience of running a FEES clinic
Knowledge
Essential
Awareness of NHS Plan, NSF, clinical governance priorities and changing service needs Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques, and therapeutic interventions Awareness of the roles of other professionals Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit Understanding of safeguarding
Skills
Essential
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice Able to use own initiative Organise and manage own caseload Allocate duties and supervise junior SLT, Strong supervision skills Formulate care programmes, identify goals by organising and prioritising Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, and empathy Negotiation, problem-solving, concentration, analytical and reflection skills Written and verbal presentation skills Present information in a clear and logical manner Ability to be a good team member
Other
Essential
To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Brentwood Community Hospital
Crescent Drive
Brentwood
CM15 8DR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
395-EB031-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Adult SLT Team is respected and works closely with a multidisciplinary team, with a positive record of developing innovative and patient-centred services. CPD is actively supported through regular clinical supervision, appraisals, and excellent training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced and highly specialist SLT, you will independently prioritise and manage a community caseload, which includes Community Hospital, Clinics, domiciliary, and care homes.
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to further develop their existing skills and work in an exciting and dynamic team.
The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and have good time management and prioritisation skills.
The post holder will be required to participate in service development initiatives.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy Service to clients referred with communication and/or swallowing difficulties to include assessment, diagnoses, and treatment.
Following assessment, and utilising specialist knowledge and skills, design and develop evidence-based treatment and management programmes to be implemented within the multi-disciplinary teams and the clients' families.
Make differential diagnoses based on assessment evidence, providing advice when appropriate.
Applications for this role
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
Person Specification
Essential
Demonstration of Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent HCPC Licence to Practice Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy Show active interest in CPD in line with RCSLT guidelines
Desirable
Competencies in FEES Competencies in videofluoroscopy Competencies in tracheostomy
Experience
Essential
Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level Working collaboratively with carers and other professionals Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team Planning and delivery of training to other professionals Experience of supervising others
Desirable
Experience of videofluoroscopy Experience of running a FEES clinic
Knowledge
Essential
Awareness of NHS Plan, NSF, clinical governance priorities and changing service needs Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques, and therapeutic interventions Awareness of the roles of other professionals Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit Understanding of safeguarding
Skills
Essential
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice Able to use own initiative Organise and manage own caseload Allocate duties and supervise junior SLT, Strong supervision skills Formulate care programmes, identify goals by organising and prioritising Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, and empathy Negotiation, problem-solving, concentration, analytical and reflection skills Written and verbal presentation skills Present information in a clear and logical manner Ability to be a good team member
Other
Essential
To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Brentwood Community Hospital
Crescent Drive
Brentwood
CM15 8DR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
395-EB031-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
