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Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Well -developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom
- Experience
Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
- Experience
Ability to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes, coaching and training within the classroom in collaboration with education staff.
- Experience
Previous practice as a speech and language therapist
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Proven ability to work as part of a team
- Education & professional Qualifications
Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
- Education & professional Qualifications
Registration with the Health Care Professions Council for Licence to Practice
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education & professional Qualifications
Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Job overview
As a Return to Practice Speech and Language Therapist, you’ll refresh and rebuild your clinical skills while working alongside experienced colleagues.
The role is offered at full-time and is located at Cedar House within our St. Michael's Community Hospital site within the School Age Speech & Language Therapy Team. The weekly hours for this role will be agreed at interview.
Our School-Age Speech and Language Therapy Service supports children and young people in Enfield with speech, language and communication needs, as well as difficulties with eating and drinking.
What you'll bring:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, and therefore advise submission of applications at the earliest opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the guidance of senior SLTs to
- Assess, plan, and deliver individualised intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing your insights to holistic care plans.
- Training, advice and consultation for school staff to help create communication-friendly learning environments.
- Keep accurate, timely clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
- Engage in structured learning activities to meet your Return to Practice requirements, including supervised practice hours and reflective learning.
We are committed to co-production with families, listening to 'the voice of the child' when working with children and young people (CYP) and actively involve CYP in target setting and evaluation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for School Age Speech and Language Therapist Return to Practice with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 4, Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £33,262 - £44,900 including Outer HCAS pro rata, per annum. The contract type is 12 months (This is fixed term to backfill current maternity leave). The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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