Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, supportive Speech & Language Therapy Team who can offer support to develop your skills if you already have experience and developing interests. This is a band 6 post with development opportunities in DLD and specific speech disorders
Based in Basildon or Thurrock you will assess and provide direct and indirect therapy for children with a range of SCLN
You will be working in mainstream settings as link therapist and with pre-schoolers at Drop in sessions, clinic and pre schools. You will be supported by specialist therapists to develop your skills with children with DLD and SSD
You will be able to organise, plan and prioritise your workload, and that of assistant staff; demonstrate ability to generate strategies for caseload management. You will have excellent interpersonal skills (observation, listening and empathy) to enable you to work to support the individual needs of the schools, staff and pupils.
We offer:-
a regular supervision programme arranged with a named therapist
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
We have experienced admin and Assistant teams.
We encourage innovation and would welcome you to a strong and stable team.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of friendly and supportive enthusiastic professionals that support children and their families with their speech, language and communication needs.
1. To independently manage and make differential diagnoses for a caseload of clients with delays and disorders of communication, speech and language and / or developmental language disorders or specific speech sound disorders.
2. Devise and deliver appropriate specialist intervention / care plans / enhanced models of SLT for clients with delays and disorders of communication, speech and language and provide suitable and timely support.
3. To provide specialist knowledge, advice, training and teaching to parents, carers, students and SLT team in all aspects of management of speech, language and communication delays and disorders in children
4. Work as part of the integrated therapies multi-disciplinary team ensuring the delivery of joined up care plans.
5. Contribute to multidisciplinary support for clients with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
6. Develop and deliver training and support packages.
About Us
Our Values
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They Are:
We are kind.
We are respectful.
We work together with our communities.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Starting with Us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata (plus HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
395-ET040-26
Job locations
Great Oaks Clinic
Great Oaks
Basildon
SS14 1EH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
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.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Job Description
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
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.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
We are kind, We are respectful, We work together with our communities
Essential
Qualifications
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
Essential
Experience
Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals
Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
Working with clients who have a range of speech, language and communication needs
Desirable
Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
Knowledge
Essential
Child development and its application to speech and language therapy
Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions
Awareness of the roles of other professionals
Awareness of standards of record keeping
Understanding of safeguarding
Essential
Other
Able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Essential
Skills
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice
Able to use own initiative
Able to organise and manage own caseload
Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
Formulate care plans and identify goals by organising and prioritising
Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
Negotiation, problem solving concentration, analytical and reflection skills
Present information in clear and logical manner
Ability to be a good team member
Desirable
Allocate duties and supervise therapy assistants
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice
Able to use own initiative
Able to organise and manage own caseload
Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
Formulate care plans and identify goals by organising and prioritising
Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
Negotiation, problem solving concentration, analytical and reflection skills
Present information in clear and logical manner
Ability to be a good team member
Desirable
Allocate duties and supervise therapy assistants
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Great Oaks Clinic
Great Oaks
Basildon
SS14 1EH
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Great Oaks Clinic
Great Oaks
Basildon
SS14 1EH
Employer's website
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