Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist
NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Rainham, Greater London
Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist
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NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Rainham, Greater London
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 12 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- To contribute to the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services, administering assessments, writing care plans and delivering therapy for children and young people with a variety of speech, language and communication needs.
- To work as an effective team member with excellent interpersonal skills.
- To support in the development and delivery of evidence-based intervention programmes.
- To organise, plan and prioritise your own workload.
- To attend relevant training courses, meetings and clinical excellent networks (CENs) related to your areas of interest in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist. Working for our organisation Starting with NELFT NELFT 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 in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, 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)., There are many benefits to joining the Barking and Dagenham Speech and Language Therapy team within NELFT, including :
- Structured education, training, and development programme to support you through your own career development and progression in your career path
- Leadership, coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Flexible and agile working
- Family friendly policies and procedures
- Substantial number of staff benefits including; cycle to work scheme, car salary sacrifice scheme, key worker accommodation scheme, and staff discounts
- Resources and support for your own health, emotion and wellbeing including; Parent & Carer network, KeepingWellNEL, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Apps, Counselling services, Optimise Wellbeing tool Person specification
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, Administering formal and informal Speech and Language assessments, analysing assessment results and setting appropriate goals
- Excellent written presentation skills Experience Essential criteria
- Experience working with children with a variety of speech, language and communication needs Knowledge Essential criteria
- Knowledge of NELFT Trust Values
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 We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a well-established, supportive and experienced Speech & Language Therapy team as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team and contribute to the future of our service. See below for what some of our newly qualified therapists have said about starting their careers with us : This team has been amazing, supportive and a great place to grow in my first job as an SLT. Thank you so much for all the support and opportunities to develop and learn. You are all amazing!!!" I just wanted to say I have had the best time working in B&D - I have learned so much here and made so many fantastic memories and friendships. It has been the best first Speech and Language job I could've asked for." Our team is committed to achieving improved outcomes for children referred to our service, whilst promoting evidence-based practice and embracing innovative ways of working. As a team we pride ourselves on being supportive, and have robust systems of supervision, induction and training in place allowing you to further develop your skills and interests. - A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term / chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
- A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
- Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
- Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata)., We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT :