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Job OverviewJob overviewAre you a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist seeking a new role?At NELFT, we have the perfect opportunity for you. And we flex to suit you, let us know if we can accommodate a flexible working arrangement tosuit your personal circumstances.We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Dysphagia and Early Years Complex Communication Team.Waltham Forest is a great place to live and work – a thriving community with an abundance of amenities and good transport links.Main duties of the jobSpeech 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 the community, schoolsand in the clinic setting.You will be working within our well-established, supportive and dynamic Early Years Complex Communication and Dysphagia Team. You willprovide assessments and interventions for children with complex communication needs, including implementing AAC. You will work in thedysphagia team working with children from the early years up to 19 years who are special schools.You will also work in the joint assessment clinic with the multidisciplinary team, working with Paediatricians, Occupational Therapists andphysiotherapists.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesExpand on the duties listed above, providing more context and detail. This section should give a comprehensive view of what the role entails, including any specific expectations, standards, or working conditions.ExampleThe post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.Starting with NELFTNELFT place 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 Goodmayes, 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).Select OneHigh Cost Area Supplement Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes)This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).Working for UsJoining #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 and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
