NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

NELFT provides an extensive range of integrated community and mental health services for people living in the London boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest and community health services for people living in the south west Essex areas of Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock. We provide an Emotional Wellbeing Mental Health Service for children and young people across the whole of Essex. We are the provider of all age eating disorder services and child and adolescent mental health services across Kent and Medway.

With an annual budget of £355 million, we provide care and treatment for a population of circa 2.15 million. We employ approximately 7,500 staff who work across 210 bases in London, Essex, Kent and Medway.

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Company Name

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Speech and Language Therapist

Job Description

**Job Title** Speech and Language Therapist **Role Summary** Provide assessment, intervention and support for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver individual and group therapy, plan interventions, and provide specialist advice to schools and families. **Expectations** * Newly qualified or returning to practice, current NHS Band 5 (or equivalent). * Cultivate a general paediatric caseload while expanding expertise in stammering, speech disorders, AAC, selective mutism, complex needs and autism. * Actively engage in clinical, safeguarding and peer supervision; pursue in‑house and external training to maintain and develop expertise. * Demonstrate flexibility, proactive learning and a commitment to service‑development. **Key Responsibilities** • Conduct psycho‑educational and clinical assessments of pupils in mainstream schools and early years settings. • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and group therapy sessions. • Deliver classroom‑based support and collaborate with teachers to integrate therapy into the curriculum. • Provide specialist advice to parents, carers and multi‑disciplinary colleagues (Paediatrics, Physiotherapy, OT, CAMHS). • Identify training needs and organise or attend appropriate professional development. • Maintain accurate clinical records, progress reports and statutory documentation. • Participate in safeguarding and clinical governance activities, including clinical and peer supervision. • Contribute to service improvement initiatives and quality assurance projects. **Required Skills** * Proven clinical assessment and intervention skills in paediatric speech and language therapy. * Knowledge of specialisms: stammering, speech disorders, AAC, selective mutism, autism, complex needs. * Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise with schools and families. * Strong communication, documentation and professional judgement. * Commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice. * Safeguarding awareness and ability to meet statutory duties. **Required Education & Certifications** * Completed a recognised postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy (e.g., MRes, MSc). * Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Speech and Language Therapist. * Current NHS Band 5 status (or equivalent); for students, Band 4 entry pending registration. ---

Romford, United kingdom

Hybrid

27-03-2026