Job summary
We are delighted to advertise the following 2 vacancies in our friendly, innovative team. You will be joining a large team of 35 whole time equivalents in a diverse borough. We have a strong partnership with the local authority, and can offer you a range of experience across the delivery of interventions to school age children.
We have a high retention rate amongst staff and will work closely with you to tailor make opportunities to develop your career. We currently have sessions available within the speech sound pathway and dysfluency pathways in addition to the role described below.
We welcome applications from both newly qualified staff and those with some experience, and are open to offering this post as a Band 6 or a Band 5/6 run through.
We would love you to join us.
Here's what our team says about working for the Enfield School Age Speech and Language Team:
* 'Supportive and welcoming team'
* 'Friendly, stable team. Open to innovation'
* 'Supportive management and supervision structure. I feel very well supported and always listened to.'
* 'The management team cares about your well-being and career development is a priority.'
* 'Nurturing team where you feel like family!'
* 'Excellent clinical supervision, very friendly supportive team. Excellent peer supervision, safeguarding supervision. You will be valued and respected for your skills.'
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a varied role, supported and guided by senior staff.
Main duties of the job
* Supporting children and young people with Education, Health and Care plans who have speech, language, and communication needs, attending Enfield mainstream primary and secondary schools and in specialist provisions (Additional Resource Provision or special school).
* Supporting children, young people, and education staff within special schools to develop facilitative communication environments and contribute to curriculum development focusing on communication throughout the day.
* The post holder will participate in CPD activities, departmental meetings, clinical audits, and projects.
* Deliver training, initially with a more senior colleague, to other professionals and parents/carers on all aspects of speech, language, and communication.
* Participate in training of SLT students and supervise LSAs/TAs.
* Newly qualified therapists may participate in a preceptorship programme.
About us
We have a network of clinical lead SLTs supporting your skill development and offering training. We operate a buddy scheme for informal support. For insights from current staff, contact us at eleanor.leeser@nhs.net.
Post date: 25 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £42,939 to £50,697 per annum inclusive of HCAs
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Term-time hours
Reference number: 391-NMUH-7157139
Job locations: Cedar House, St Michaels Site, Enfield, EN2 0JB
Job description
Please see the candidate pack attached for detailed roles and responsibilities.
For further discussion, contact eleanor.leeser@nhs.net to arrange a call.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Recognised SLT degree or equivalent
* HCPC registration
* Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists membership
Desirable
* Car driver/owner
Skills and Abilities (Essential)
* Experience in delivering training
* Ability to construct clear care plans and differentiate intervention types
* Ability to write accessible reports demonstrating clinical reasoning
Experience (Essential)
* Experience working as an SLT or SLT student in educational settings with children with speech, language, and communication needs at primary and secondary levels
* Knowledge of SEN and relevant guidance
* Experience with intervention methods and assessment for school-age children
Personal Qualities (Essential)
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Empathy with clients, carers, and families
* Ability to make effective travel arrangements
Trust Values
* Ability to demonstrate alignment with Trust values
Additional Information
This role is subject to DBS checks and UK registration requirements. Applications requiring sponsorship are welcome. Please review the UK Visas and Immigration guidelines for overseas applicants.
Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cedar House, St Michaels Site, Enfield, EN2 0JB
Website: Royal Free London Jobs
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