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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to work in two Barnet special schools Northway School and The Windmill School.
The successful candidate will deliver a Speech and Language Therapy Service to children and young people in these schools with a range of language and communication needs. This role will offer the job satisfaction of knowing you are helping to shape and improve the quality of life of children and young people living in Barnet.
You will work with close supervision and support, alongside a friendly, open, supportive and experienced therapy team to deliver assessment and intervention for children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs. You will also provide training and advice to empower their families and education staff.
For further information, or for an informal discussion, please contact [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDF, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical
To provide a comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy service to clients with speech, language and communication difficulties within two special schools in Barnet - Northway School and The Windmill School.
To deliver appropriate formal and informal assessment, make differential diagnosis on the basis of this assessment, and communicate related information to children, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions in a sensitive manner.
To design and develop evidence based treatment and management programmes to be implemented within the multi-disciplinary teams available, and within the child’s family.
To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines.
Research and Development
To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence based practice, literature and peer review.
To undertake Clinical Governance and Audit projects within the local service
Please see Job description and personal specification for full outline of main role and responsibilities
Person specification
Other
Essential
- • To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- • Commitment to equal opportunities
- • Professional manner
- • Flexible approach to work
- • Uses initiative
- • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- • Ability to take majority of leave in school holidays
Desirable
- • Car driver
Personal qualities
Essential
- • Ability to deal with and resolve conflict with highly developed Negotiation and Problem-solving Skills
- • Well-developed concentration skills
- • Demonstrate trust values: innovative, compassionate, accountable, respectful, excellent
- • Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
Knowledge, skills & Experience
Essential
- • Relevant experience at Undergraduate/Post-Graduate level
- • Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- • Good presentation skills, both written and verbal including ability to write clear and concise reports
- • Working knowledge of relevant information technology
- • Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- • Knowledge of relevant assessment tools
- • Skills in planning, assessing and implementing relevant intervention
- • Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
- • Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
- • Interest in acquiring broad experience across various relevant care groups
- • Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- • Ability to work independently as appropriate
- • Awareness of the roles of other relevant professionals
- • Ability to work in partnership with other professionals and other agencies
- • Awareness and sensitivity to the needs of clients from a range of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds
- • Awareness of standards of record keeping
Desirable
- Understanding of local issues relevant to delivery of a Speech & Language Therapy service
Education, qualifications, training
Essential
- Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
Desirable
- Member of relevant clinical excellence network
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This advert is for Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist with Whittington Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum (pro rata) including HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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