Job summary
An exciting position has arisen due to maternity leave, for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a well‑established, innovative and supportive team in the London Borough of Havering. As part of NELFT (North East London Foundation Trust). You will join a flexible and creative service where staff wellbeing is actively promoted and encouraged.
Working as part of the team, you will provide a service for children and young people aged 0-19 presenting with a range of speech, language, communication needs.
This is a fixed term position with a wide range of opportunities and clinical sessions across a range of areas such as pre‑school, mainstream schools, stammering and autism. You will be well supported with 1:1 supervision, safeguarding supervision, pathway meetings and cross‑border working with colleagues in neighbouring boroughs.
This role would be suitable for a current band 6 or a band 5 therapist who has completed their NQP competency goals and is ready for their next step. This is a great opportunity for you to join a team of passionate, enthusiastic and innovative professionals.
Based in Romford with established transport links from London: We are 17 minutes by train from London Liverpool Street and 20 minutes from Stratford on the new Elizabeth Line, we also have good transport links to Essex and Kent.
Main duties of the job
Speech and Language Therapists are core to the efficient service delivery that we provide to children, young people and their families.
As a Speech and Language Therapist in our service, you will deliver care to children, young people and their families in schools and within the clinic setting.
You will be working within our well‑established, supportive, friendly and forward‑thinking special school’s team as well as in clinic settings. In your allocated schools you will provide assessments as well delivering intervention and training to upskill school staff.
See the attached job description and person specification for more details.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
* 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 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 meet the executive team and 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.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High‑Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary. (minimum payment of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 - Per annum, pro rata for part time.)
Details
Date posted: 05 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata (plus HCAS)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
395-HV153-25
Job locations
Acorn Specialist Children’s Centre, 306 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NH
Person Specification
Trust Values Essential
* We are kind, we are respectful, we work together with our communities
Qualifications Essential
* 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
Experience Essential
* 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
* Working with clients who have eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties
Knowledge Essential
* Awareness of NHS Plan, clinical governance and changing service needs
* 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
Desirable
* Government policy and legislation and how this may affect service delivery
* Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders
* Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
Skills 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
Other Essential
* Able to travel efficiently throughout the area
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Acorn Specialist Children’s Centre 306 London Road Romford RM7 9NH https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/
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