Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 11 May 2026.
Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated therapist to be part of our team and contribute to the future of our service. You will join a well‑established, supportive Speech & Language Therapy Team that will support your development if you are newly qualified or develop your skills if you already have experience and developing interests. Based in Basildon or Thurrock or Brentwood you will assess and carry out direct and indirect therapy with children presenting with a wide range of speech, language and communication disorders. You will be working with school‑aged children in mainstream settings as a link therapist where you will provide assessments including EHCPs as well as delivering intervention and training to upskill school staff. You will also work with pre‑school children at drop‑in sessions, in clinic and pre‑school settings. You will be supported by specialist therapists to develop your skills. We work closely with therapy and medical and educational colleagues. We would consider applications from therapists who are about to qualify and have not yet received their HCPC registration, as well as therapists who are already working in a Band 5 position.
Main Duties of the Job
* A regular supervision programme arranged with a named therapist and support to complete your registration year.
* Regular clinical, safeguarding and peer supervision.
* Integrated children's therapies and professional team meetings to maintain communication and learning opportunities with speech and language, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
* A full induction programme.
* A supportive and friendly environment.
* Training opportunities through CPD groups and external courses.
* Experienced admin and assistant teams.
* Agile & flexible working.
* Days leave on your birthday in addition to your annual leave.
Job Responsibilities
* To independently manage and make differential diagnoses for a caseload of clients with delays and disorders of communication, speech and language.
* To devise and deliver appropriate intervention/care plans/enhanced models of SLT for clients with delays and disorders of communication, speech and language and provide suitable and timely support.
* To provide advice, training and teaching to parents, carers and others in all aspects of management of speech, language and communication delays and disorders in children.
* To work as part of the integrated therapies multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of joined‑up care plans.
* To develop and deliver training packages, with support.
* You will contribute to the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services, administering assessments, writing care plans and delivering therapy for children and young people with a variety of speech, language and communication needs, working as an effective team member with excellent interpersonal skills.
* You will support the development and delivery of evidence‑based intervention programmes.
* You will be able to organise, plan and prioritise your own workload, and that of assistant staff.
* You will demonstrate the ability to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.
* You will have excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills, to enable you to work to support the individual needs of the schools, staff and pupils.
* You will be working across a number of bases and will need to be flexible and organised.
* You will attend relevant training courses, meetings and clinical excellence networks (CENs) related to your areas of interest in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist.
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 (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Qualifications
* HCPC Registration (or in progress)
Experience
* Experience of working with school‑age children
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
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