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Speech and Language Therapist - Redbridge Community, Chadwell
Client:
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Chadwell, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video.
Job overview
The Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH&WT) in Redbridge, formerly known as Community Recovery Team (CRT), is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time vacancy. The post holder will work within a dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have substantial experience working within a mental health setting and possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with evidence-based knowledge of the Recovery Model framework. The Community Recovery Teams in Redbridge have undergone a transformation, and this is an opportunity for the post holder to join the newly formed Mental Wellness teams.
The successful candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of professionals in the Mental Wellness teams. All candidates will have opportunities to participate in projects supporting the team and to apply for training and development initiatives.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, managing a caseload of service users with complex needs. As a nurse, you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions.
Good IT skills and knowledge of electronic recording systems are required. Flexibility to work according to the service demands is essential.
You will collaborate closely with other agencies to deliver recovery-focused health and social care interventions, including risk management and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
The successful candidate will provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students, and participate in educational and research programs.
Working for our organization
Probationary Period: This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless they are currently in a probation period or are bank staff.
High-Cost Area Supplement: This role attracts a 15% supplement of the basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and a maximum of £5,735, pro-rata for part-time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship: We are a registered sponsor but cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. Check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
Use of AI: Applications should be written by the applicant. Use of AI may lead to rejection, but support for applications is available for those with disabilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Note: The post may close early depending on application volume.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent literacy and numeracy
* RMN registration
* Teaching or related post-registration qualification (e.g., ENB-998)
* Evidence of CPD
Experience
* Working with adults with complex mental health needs
* Working with adults with dual diagnosis
* Experience in acute environments
* Experience liaising with multidisciplinary teams and agencies
* Assessing, planning, and initiating care
* Working under pressure and making clinical decisions
* Working independently and in teams
Knowledge
* Understanding of the Care Act, mental capacity act, CTO, and legal guidance
* Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and NICE guidelines
Skills
* IT skills
* Interpersonal skills for engaging with service users and teams
* Assessment and risk profiling
* Supporting MDT relationships
* Maintaining confidentiality
* Working with families and significant others
* Commitment to equal opportunities
* Clear clinical record-keeping
Others
* Awareness of Trust values
* Ability to travel within the area
* Flexibility and supportiveness
* Access to a car and UK driving license
We believe in bringing your authentic self to work to deliver the best care. We support our employees holistically, offering equality initiatives, flexible working, health and wellbeing support, and more. Details can be found in our wellbeing and benefits information.
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