Speech & Language Therapist

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.

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.
  
  

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Esther Parish Job title: Principal SLT Email address: esther.parish@nhs.net Telephone number: 07775 016 447