Speech & Language Therapist

Job overview

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service are looking for a band 5 therapist to join our large, diverse, and supportive team on the school-aged pathway. We serve the South-East London Borough of Lewisham, as part of the Community Health Service for Children, Young People and Families (CCYP) rated at ‘Outstanding’ in our last CQC inspection.

Main duties of the job

We have a whole-service approach, which means that, as a therapist on the school’s pathway. You will have strong links and access to the support of therapists working in special schools, Early Years and Complex Needs & Feeding.

We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by regular, high-quality clinical supervision. You will also be allocated a ‘schools team buddy’ to support your transition into the team. We provide:

• Both individual and group supervision.
• Inner London HCA (High-Cost Living Allowance)
• A shared base with the wider team at Kaleidoscope Centre Catford.
• Great transport links and easy access to central London.
• Weekly protected admin time.
• A range of digital resources including iPads for assessment and an allocated, networked laptop for offsite working.
• Access to regular team training and CPD events.
• Great peer support from a friendly and diverse team.
• Access to a range of therapists with clinical specialisms, able to offer CPD opportunities and second opinions.
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across clinical pathways on service delivery, audit, and quality improvement projects, including our team EDI objectives.
• Access to the Trust’s Preceptorship programme.
• Involvement in developing and delivering training to education staff. The team is registered as a college with the Open College Network (OCN), allowing our learners to gain high-quality, recognised qualifications.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Team to provide a comprehensive and inclusive speech and language therapy service for children and young people referred to the Team. The children may present with a range of speech, language and communication needs of varying severity.

The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of a range of training packages for parents, carers and education and health staff.

The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of services for children, young people, parents/carers, education staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve effective outcomes

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.