Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Schools NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Speech and Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 395-WF042-25 Site Wood Street Health Centre Town London Salary £46,148 - £52,809 plus HCAS per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 08/07/:59 Joining means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT. Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video Job overview Are you a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist seeking a new role? At NELFT, we have the perfect opportunity for you. And we flex to suit you, let us know if we can accommodate a flexible working arrangement to suit your personal circumstances. We are looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our schools team in Waltham forest, there will also be opportunities to support with our home school caseload. There will also be a focus on supporting with EHCP's with oversight of these in the team. Waltham Forest is a great place to live and work - a thriving community with an abundance of amenities and good transport links. You can find out more about the area and the services that we provide to local residents on our careers website - . Main duties of the job Speech and Language Therapists are core to the efficient service delivery that we provide to children, young people and their families. As a Speech and Language Therapist in our service, you will deliver care to children, young people and their families in the community, schools and within the clinic setting at Wood Street health Centre. This role is working with school aged children and young people, this will span primary and secondary schools. We have opportunities within our home school and pre-school depending on experience and preference. You will be working within our well-established, supportive and dynamic team, In schools you will provide assessments including EHCP's as well delivering intervention and training to upskill school staff. Working for our organisation Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement - London This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person specification A.C. as per person Spec Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent HCPC Licence to Practice A.C as per person Spec Significant experience with skills in assessment and management of children with SLCN Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals A.C as per person spec Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions Supervision of others We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT: A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff. A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors. Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link . As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp. Equal opportunities employer We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic. We are a Disability Confident employer and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with disabilities.If you require this application in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape please contact the recruitment team on or email . Correspondence with us You are advised to regularly check your emails (including any junk mail/spam folders) for correspondence related to this post. As part of our recruitment process, we may be required to share information you provide on the application form with NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) and/or other organisations for the purpose of the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of fraud or any other unlawful activity affecting the NHS. We also use third party providers to check and verify your qualifications who may be contacting you on our behalf to verify the same. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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. Name Amy Barker Job title Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy Email address Telephone number
Jun 29, 2025
Full time
Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Schools NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Speech and Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 395-WF042-25 Site Wood Street Health Centre Town London Salary £46,148 - £52,809 plus HCAS per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 08/07/:59 Joining means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT. Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video Job overview Are you a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist seeking a new role? At NELFT, we have the perfect opportunity for you. And we flex to suit you, let us know if we can accommodate a flexible working arrangement to suit your personal circumstances. We are looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our schools team in Waltham forest, there will also be opportunities to support with our home school caseload. There will also be a focus on supporting with EHCP's with oversight of these in the team. Waltham Forest is a great place to live and work - a thriving community with an abundance of amenities and good transport links. You can find out more about the area and the services that we provide to local residents on our careers website - . Main duties of the job Speech and Language Therapists are core to the efficient service delivery that we provide to children, young people and their families. As a Speech and Language Therapist in our service, you will deliver care to children, young people and their families in the community, schools and within the clinic setting at Wood Street health Centre. This role is working with school aged children and young people, this will span primary and secondary schools. We have opportunities within our home school and pre-school depending on experience and preference. You will be working within our well-established, supportive and dynamic team, In schools you will provide assessments including EHCP's as well delivering intervention and training to upskill school staff. Working for our organisation Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement - London This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person specification A.C. as per person Spec Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent HCPC Licence to Practice A.C as per person Spec Significant experience with skills in assessment and management of children with SLCN Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals A.C as per person spec Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions Supervision of others We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT: A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff. A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors. Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link . As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp. Equal opportunities employer We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic. We are a Disability Confident employer and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with disabilities.If you require this application in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape please contact the recruitment team on or email . Correspondence with us You are advised to regularly check your emails (including any junk mail/spam folders) for correspondence related to this post. As part of our recruitment process, we may be required to share information you provide on the application form with NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) and/or other organisations for the purpose of the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of fraud or any other unlawful activity affecting the NHS. We also use third party providers to check and verify your qualifications who may be contacting you on our behalf to verify the same. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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. Name Amy Barker Job title Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy Email address Telephone number
Children's Occupational Therapist - WF Paediatrics NHS AfC: Band 6 Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 395-WF035-25 Site Wood Street Health Centre Town Waltham Forest Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata plus HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 08/07/:59 Joining means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT. Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video Job overview Are you passionate about enabling children to participate in all areas of life as best they can? Do you want to develop your specialist skills within paediatrics? Then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for candidates with good organisational and time management skills who are keen to learn and develop their expertise in Children's Occupational therapy. This post is suitable for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist with relevant experience and ready for promotion or a Band 6 looking for a new challenge. As a result of new funding we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in Children's Community Occupational Therapy in Waltham Forest, London. Our current team of 9.7 whole time equivalent (wte) qualified clinical staff has a vacancy for a full time band 6. We would be delighted to consider applicants who are keen to be part of our journey as we continue to provide and develop our services for children and young people. Main duties of the job You will have opportunity to experience and develop skills in different areas within the service and will be working in a variety of settings including clinic, schools, nurseries, and family homes. The Children's Occupational Therapy Team are based in a purpose-built centre, co-located with many other health and local authority children's services in Waltham Forest. Therapists have good access to clinical space as well as close working relations with the multi-disciplinary teams. We are currently offering both virtual and face to face appointments. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services. Specialist opportunities exist to work within the Child Development Team and delivering parent/carer training. There is a well-established appraisal system and a commitment to support staff to develop leadership and clinical skills, through regular supervision and internal and external training opportunities. Applicants will need to evidence that they have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; good knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and post registration experience in at least one of the following clinical settings: o Children's Services o Community Setting o Community Neurology Working for our organisation Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735). Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. References Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. If you like the sound of working with NELFT, don't waste a moment and apply now! Person specification Qualifications Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Experience Experience Working as a band 5 Occupational Therapist (minimum 18 months) Membership of specialist interest group Knowledge Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines in relation to OT Able to demonstrate a good understanding of role of OT in rehabilitation as well as the role of other professionals in MDT Skills IT Skills Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Skills in problem solving, using initiative and working flexibily Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development. The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Personal Qualities To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area Flexible approach to work. Excellent time management skills including an ability to prioritise workload We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT: A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff. A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors. Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link . As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp. Equal opportunities employer We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic. We are a Disability Confident employer and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with disabilities.If you require this application in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape please contact the recruitment team on or email click apply for full job details
Jun 29, 2025
Full time
Children's Occupational Therapist - WF Paediatrics NHS AfC: Band 6 Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 395-WF035-25 Site Wood Street Health Centre Town Waltham Forest Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata plus HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 08/07/:59 Joining means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT. Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video Job overview Are you passionate about enabling children to participate in all areas of life as best they can? Do you want to develop your specialist skills within paediatrics? Then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for candidates with good organisational and time management skills who are keen to learn and develop their expertise in Children's Occupational therapy. This post is suitable for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist with relevant experience and ready for promotion or a Band 6 looking for a new challenge. As a result of new funding we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in Children's Community Occupational Therapy in Waltham Forest, London. Our current team of 9.7 whole time equivalent (wte) qualified clinical staff has a vacancy for a full time band 6. We would be delighted to consider applicants who are keen to be part of our journey as we continue to provide and develop our services for children and young people. Main duties of the job You will have opportunity to experience and develop skills in different areas within the service and will be working in a variety of settings including clinic, schools, nurseries, and family homes. The Children's Occupational Therapy Team are based in a purpose-built centre, co-located with many other health and local authority children's services in Waltham Forest. Therapists have good access to clinical space as well as close working relations with the multi-disciplinary teams. We are currently offering both virtual and face to face appointments. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services. Specialist opportunities exist to work within the Child Development Team and delivering parent/carer training. There is a well-established appraisal system and a commitment to support staff to develop leadership and clinical skills, through regular supervision and internal and external training opportunities. Applicants will need to evidence that they have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; good knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and post registration experience in at least one of the following clinical settings: o Children's Services o Community Setting o Community Neurology Working for our organisation Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735). Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. References Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. If you like the sound of working with NELFT, don't waste a moment and apply now! Person specification Qualifications Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Experience Experience Working as a band 5 Occupational Therapist (minimum 18 months) Membership of specialist interest group Knowledge Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines in relation to OT Able to demonstrate a good understanding of role of OT in rehabilitation as well as the role of other professionals in MDT Skills IT Skills Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Skills in problem solving, using initiative and working flexibily Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development. The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Personal Qualities To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area Flexible approach to work. Excellent time management skills including an ability to prioritise workload We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT: A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff. A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors. Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link . As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp. Equal opportunities employer We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic. We are a Disability Confident employer and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with disabilities.If you require this application in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape please contact the recruitment team on or email click apply for full job details
Main area: Behavioural and Sensory Analyst KMAH/CREST Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 395-KM056-25 Site: Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital Town: Staplehurst Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 PA Salary period: Yearly Closing: 26/02/:59 Joining means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT. Job overview Join our Multi Disciplinary Teams as a Behavioural Analyst & Sensory Practitioner! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people in Kent and Medway, facing complex mental health and eating disorder challenges? We are looking for a dedicated Behavioural Analyst & Sensory Practitioner to join our dynamic teams, a 14-bed adolescent inpatient unit and an Intensive Home Treatment team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist setting and in the community that supports young people with a range of mental health conditions, including those requiring Naso-gastric feeding. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and play a vital role in developing tailored behavioural and sensory strategies, helping young people regulate emotions, build coping skills, and engage in their recovery journey. If you are ready for a rewarding, challenging, and impactful role within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you! Main duties of the job The post-holder will provide clinical expertise and specialist behavioral and sensory assessment and treatment within their professional sphere of expertise in the service. They will be responsible for assessment, formulation and treatment, systematic outcome evaluation, and clinical supervision of junior clinicians throughout the team. The post holder will offer consultations, assessment, and treatment across KMAH & IHT services. The postholder will be accountable for their own professional actions and will work within professional ethics & Trust policies as a specialist. They will ensure that a high quality, timely, accessible, and evidence-based service is available to all service users who need it throughout the service. The post-holder will establish and maintain excellent working relationships with wider mental health and wellbeing services and ensure adherence to evidence-based treatments by all clinical staff across the team. The post-holder will be directly involved in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions, which may include parental work, group work, short-term input, and specialist psychological behavioral and/or sensory assessments and treatments. They will be responsible for working with the KMAH & IHT MDTs and providing specialist behavioral and sensory assessments and treatments within their professional sphere of expertise. Working for our organisation Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently partway through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Starting with NELFT NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder should have relevant clinical skills and experience outlined in the job description and relevant to the role. The key responsibilities are outlined within the job description attached. The post holder will have relevant clinical, administration, communication, and training skills to be eligible for the post. The post holder will be responsible to the operation team leads, as well as the clinical lead for oversight. Person specification Qualification Relevant qualification Experience Experience (years) Experience working with children and young people Experience in robust assessments and formulation Knowledge Knowledge of working with children and young people NHS priorities and legislation Skills in the use of complex methods of behavioral assessment, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT: A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long-term/chronic conditions, and LGBT staff. A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work-life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognized as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations, and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors. As a flexible working friendly organization, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part-time hours, or another flexible pattern. We recognize the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community makes to our organization. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists, and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp. Equal opportunities employer We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic. We are a Disability Confident employer and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with disabilities. If you require this application in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape please contact the recruitment team on or email . Correspondence with us You are advised to regularly check your emails (including any junk mail/spam folders) for correspondence related to this post. As part of our recruitment process, we may be required to share information you provide on the application form with NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) and/or other organizations for the purpose of the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of fraud or any other unlawful activity affecting the NHS. We also use third-party providers to check and verify your qualifications who may be contacting you on our behalf to verify the same. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Main area: Behavioural and Sensory Analyst KMAH/CREST Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 395-KM056-25 Site: Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital Town: Staplehurst Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 PA Salary period: Yearly Closing: 26/02/:59 Joining means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT. Job overview Join our Multi Disciplinary Teams as a Behavioural Analyst & Sensory Practitioner! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people in Kent and Medway, facing complex mental health and eating disorder challenges? We are looking for a dedicated Behavioural Analyst & Sensory Practitioner to join our dynamic teams, a 14-bed adolescent inpatient unit and an Intensive Home Treatment team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist setting and in the community that supports young people with a range of mental health conditions, including those requiring Naso-gastric feeding. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and play a vital role in developing tailored behavioural and sensory strategies, helping young people regulate emotions, build coping skills, and engage in their recovery journey. If you are ready for a rewarding, challenging, and impactful role within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you! Main duties of the job The post-holder will provide clinical expertise and specialist behavioral and sensory assessment and treatment within their professional sphere of expertise in the service. They will be responsible for assessment, formulation and treatment, systematic outcome evaluation, and clinical supervision of junior clinicians throughout the team. The post holder will offer consultations, assessment, and treatment across KMAH & IHT services. The postholder will be accountable for their own professional actions and will work within professional ethics & Trust policies as a specialist. They will ensure that a high quality, timely, accessible, and evidence-based service is available to all service users who need it throughout the service. The post-holder will establish and maintain excellent working relationships with wider mental health and wellbeing services and ensure adherence to evidence-based treatments by all clinical staff across the team. The post-holder will be directly involved in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions, which may include parental work, group work, short-term input, and specialist psychological behavioral and/or sensory assessments and treatments. They will be responsible for working with the KMAH & IHT MDTs and providing specialist behavioral and sensory assessments and treatments within their professional sphere of expertise. Working for our organisation Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently partway through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Starting with NELFT NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder should have relevant clinical skills and experience outlined in the job description and relevant to the role. The key responsibilities are outlined within the job description attached. The post holder will have relevant clinical, administration, communication, and training skills to be eligible for the post. The post holder will be responsible to the operation team leads, as well as the clinical lead for oversight. Person specification Qualification Relevant qualification Experience Experience (years) Experience working with children and young people Experience in robust assessments and formulation Knowledge Knowledge of working with children and young people NHS priorities and legislation Skills in the use of complex methods of behavioral assessment, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT: A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long-term/chronic conditions, and LGBT staff. A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work-life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognized as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations, and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors. As a flexible working friendly organization, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part-time hours, or another flexible pattern. We recognize the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community makes to our organization. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists, and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp. Equal opportunities employer We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic. We are a Disability Confident employer and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with disabilities. If you require this application in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape please contact the recruitment team on or email . Correspondence with us You are advised to regularly check your emails (including any junk mail/spam folders) for correspondence related to this post. As part of our recruitment process, we may be required to share information you provide on the application form with NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) and/or other organizations for the purpose of the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of fraud or any other unlawful activity affecting the NHS. We also use third-party providers to check and verify your qualifications who may be contacting you on our behalf to verify the same. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.
Child and Family Systemic Family Therapist NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area: Systemic Family Therapist Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week Job ref: 395-PP025-25 Site: Redbridge CAMHS, Town: Romford Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum plus HCAS (pro rata) Salary period: Yearly Closing date: 24/02/:59 Joining means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. Job overview At CAMHS Redbridge, we are dedicated to creating an exceptional environment where professionals can grow, innovate and make a profound impact on the lives of children and young people. The postholder will provide specialist treatment and assessment within their professional sphere of expertise. They will be responsible for assessment, treatment, and systematic outcome measurement of CAMHS service users and the clinical supervision of junior clinicians within the team, where required. Main duties of the job Provide an efficient, effective, comprehensive, and specialist family therapy service for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues, along with their carers/parents, and families. Contribute to the multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with emotional and mental health issues. Undertake a range of highly specialist clinical work, urgent assessments, parenting support, and specialist cases. Contribute to audits and research. Actively participate in treatment and outcome monitoring. Work within clinical practice, utilizing supervision, and adhere to the overall framework of CAMHS and the Trust's policies and procedures. Deputise in the absence of the Systemic Family Therapist Lead and delegate tasks to healthcare assistants as needed. Maintain knowledge of Trust protocols and procedures. Provide both formal and informal supervision to junior staff when necessary. Act as an autonomous professional, fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body. Person specification Qualifications NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Successful completion of a post-graduate training in child and adolescent family therapy Be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body Experience Extensive experience of working with difficult, disturbed, or challenging children/young people requiring skilled and complex interventions. Experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with complex mental health problems. Experience of providing specialist individual interventions with a wide variety of children and young people, from 3 to 19 years old. Knowledge Knowledge of the theory and practice of short term and long term clinical interventions. Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures. Skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively highly complex and sensitive matters to patients. Capacity to work alone, involving colleagues and manager as relevant. Other To be able to work within the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Evidence of personal resilience and aptitude for dealing with challenging clinical work. We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. Equal opportunities employer We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Feb 16, 2025
Full time
Child and Family Systemic Family Therapist NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area: Systemic Family Therapist Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week Job ref: 395-PP025-25 Site: Redbridge CAMHS, Town: Romford Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum plus HCAS (pro rata) Salary period: Yearly Closing date: 24/02/:59 Joining means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. Job overview At CAMHS Redbridge, we are dedicated to creating an exceptional environment where professionals can grow, innovate and make a profound impact on the lives of children and young people. The postholder will provide specialist treatment and assessment within their professional sphere of expertise. They will be responsible for assessment, treatment, and systematic outcome measurement of CAMHS service users and the clinical supervision of junior clinicians within the team, where required. Main duties of the job Provide an efficient, effective, comprehensive, and specialist family therapy service for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues, along with their carers/parents, and families. Contribute to the multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with emotional and mental health issues. Undertake a range of highly specialist clinical work, urgent assessments, parenting support, and specialist cases. Contribute to audits and research. Actively participate in treatment and outcome monitoring. Work within clinical practice, utilizing supervision, and adhere to the overall framework of CAMHS and the Trust's policies and procedures. Deputise in the absence of the Systemic Family Therapist Lead and delegate tasks to healthcare assistants as needed. Maintain knowledge of Trust protocols and procedures. Provide both formal and informal supervision to junior staff when necessary. Act as an autonomous professional, fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body. Person specification Qualifications NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Successful completion of a post-graduate training in child and adolescent family therapy Be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body Experience Extensive experience of working with difficult, disturbed, or challenging children/young people requiring skilled and complex interventions. Experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with complex mental health problems. Experience of providing specialist individual interventions with a wide variety of children and young people, from 3 to 19 years old. Knowledge Knowledge of the theory and practice of short term and long term clinical interventions. Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures. Skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively highly complex and sensitive matters to patients. Capacity to work alone, involving colleagues and manager as relevant. Other To be able to work within the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Evidence of personal resilience and aptitude for dealing with challenging clinical work. We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. Equal opportunities employer We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.