Speech and Language Therapist - Early Years

Job overview

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact in early years services?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Community/Pre-School Team, supporting children and families across community clinics in the London Borough of Brent.

This role is ideal for therapists in the early stages of their career or those looking to further develop their clinical practice. You will benefit from structured support to build your clinical skills, independence, and confidence within a friendly and collaborative Early Years community service.

Delivering Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention, and support for children in early years settings, working with increasing independence. Supporting children, families, and professionals to improve communication outcomes.

We can offer: • A supportive team environment with Speech and Language Therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues. • A programme of support, supervision and Continuing Professional Development for newly qualified Band 5s to ensure competencies are met, with regular support meetings with senior colleagues. • Access to clinical specialists for second opinions and support • Opportunities for continuous professional development through a range of learning experiences including opportunities to shadow colleagues and membership of Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs) • Involvement in a range of projects and training packages

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities •    Assess speech, language, and communication needs using a range of tools •    Manage and prioritise a defined caseload with appropriate supervision and support •    Develop and deliver evidence-based intervention plans •    Monitor progress and adapt intervention to meet individual needs •    Make informed clinical decisions, including discharge, within scope of practice and competence •    Provide clear feedback and reports to families and professionals •    Work in partnership with parents, carers, and early years staff •    Provide advice and strategies to support communication development at home and in settings •    Support children with a wide range of needs, recognising and valuing cultural, linguistic, and individual diversity •    Communicate sensitively, particularly when sharing difficult information •    Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments and annual reviews •    Work collaboratively with health, education and social care professionals •    Participate in team discussions to support coordinated care planning •    Liaise with interpreters and other support services when required •    Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards •    Provide informal and formal training to parents, carers, and staff •    Support assistants, students, and volunteers as appropriate •    Participate in audit, data collection, and service improvement •    Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards at all times

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**