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NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
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NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
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- Address
- Goodmayes Hospital
- Barley Lane
- Ilford
- Essex
- IG3 8XJ
- Contact Number
- 0300 300 1530
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Closed for applications on:
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Closed for applications on:
Manylion allweddol
Lleoliad
- Gwefan
- The Grove Specialist Community Health Services for Children and Young People
- Cyfeiriad
- Grove Road
- Tref
- Chadwell Heath
- Cod post
- RM6 4XH
- Major / Minor Region
- Llundain
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- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyflog
- Cyflog
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum plus HCAS pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 4)
Arbenigedd
- Prif leoliad
- Speech and language therapy
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, 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 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 five 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
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Are you looking for a role that offers purpose, flexibility, and the chance to make a real difference? At NELFT NHS Foundation Trust, we’re excited to offer an opportunity that could be just what you’re looking for.
We’re currently seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service in Redbridge. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we welcome your passion and dedication.
Why Choose NELFT?
- Flexible Working: We understand life is busy. Let us know your needs, and we’ll do our best to tailor a working arrangement that suits you.
- Vibrant Location: Redbridge is a fantastic place to live and work, with a thriving community, excellent amenities, and superb transport links — including easy access to central London via the Elizabeth Line.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and making a positive impact in children’s lives.
Discover more about our services and what makes Redbridge special by visiting our careers website: www.careers.nelft.nhs.uk.
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Speech and Language Therapy assistants are core to the efficient service delivery that we provide to children, young people and their families.
As a Speech and Language Therapy assistant in our service, you will support the delivery of care to children, young people and their families.
You will be working within our well-established, supportive and diverse team. You will be supporting with delivering groups, interventions and training to families and education staff, as well supporting with resources and administration tasks. There may also be opportunities to work in other areas of the service as needed. We are an innovative service that constantly adapts to meet the needs of our service users.
Speech and Language Therapy assistants are core to the efficient service delivery that we provide to children, young people and their families.
As a Speech and Language Therapy assistant in our service, you will support the delivery of care to children, young people and their families.
You will be working within our well-established, supportive and diverse team. You will be supporting with delivering groups, interventions and training to families and education staff, as well supporting with resources and administration tasks. There may also be opportunities to work in other areas of the service as needed. We are an innovative service that constantly adapts to meet the needs of our service users.
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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 on 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).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) pro rata for part time staff.
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
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Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East 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.
We ask that applicants have at least 3 years experience of working with children within a nursery, pre-school or school setting and a knowledge of planning and target setting for speech and language.
We offer:
- A well-developed supervision and appraisal structure (including monthly supervision with a named therapist and annual appraisals)
- A team of friendly, supportive colleagues with a range of specialist knowledge
- Access to a base with opportunities for frequent contact with other therapists
- Monthly speech and language team meetings to discuss current matters and keep up-to-date with changes in the services
- Access to internal training and continuing professional development
- Flexible working hours and arrangements
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Benefits
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:
- 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 efforts to 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.
Supporting our Armed Forces
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.
Equal opportunities employer
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic.
We are a Disability Confident employer and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with disabilities. If you require this application in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape please contact the recruitment team on 0300 300 1530 or email [email protected].
Correspondence with us
You are advised to regularly check your emails (including any junk mail/spam folders) for correspondence related to this post.
As part of our recruitment process, we may be required to share information you provide on the application form with NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) and/or other organisations for the purpose of the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of fraud or any other unlawful activity affecting the NHS. We also use third party providers to check and verify your qualifications who may be contacting you on our behalf to verify the same.
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Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Qualification relevant to working with pre school and/or school age children at or equivalent to NVQ level 3 or BTEC with children
- Demonstrates effective communication skills
- In-service training, short courses and work experience
- Appropriate level of literacy and numeracy - demonstrated in written application
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of carrying out speech and language programmes
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Experience of safeguarding children/practice related to safeguarding children
Safeguarding
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of safeguarding children/practice related to safeguarding children
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to communicate factual information to clients, carers families and multidisciplinary team members / other professionals, in written and verbal form
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Qualification relevant to working with pre school and/or school age children at or equivalent to NVQ level 3 or BTEC
- In-service training, short courses and work experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working under the supervision of and in partnership with others
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Car driver
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Anya Clarke
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07590 616 393
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