Job Description
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist seeking an exciting opportunity within a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking team? We are delighted to offer a new part-time Band 7 Selective Mutism Team Lead role in the London Borough of Redbridge.
In this post, you will play a key leadership role in the development and delivery of the Selective Mutism care pathway, contributing actively to service design and upskilling the wider workforce. You will work in close partnership with children and families, alongside colleagues across health, education and social care, contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions and providing specialist clinical input, training and consultation.
This opportunity would suit either an established Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Band 6 therapist ready to progress to the next stage of their career.
Why choose NELFT?
A fantastic location
You will be based in a vibrant and diverse borough offering green spaces, excellent local amenities and outstanding transport links, with easy access to central London via the Elizabeth Line and Central Line.
A supportive, nurturing team that prioritises wellbeing
You will join a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team that places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, reflective practice and manageable workloads. We value collaboration, learning and shared success, and actively support professional development, providing opportunities to grow your skills and confidence within a meaningful specialist role.
Make a real impact
Your work will have a direct and positive impact on the lives of children and families, helping to develop communication skills that can shape long-term outcomes.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At NELFT we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Main duties of the job
As the Selective Mutism Team Lead, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of Specialist Selective Mutism services for children and young people across Redbridge
- Provide expert clinical leadership and supervision to junior colleagues
- Deliver highly specialist assessment and intervention for children with Selective Mutism and speech, language and communication needs, making a meaningful impact on children and families
- Work collaboratively with families, education professionals, health professionals and social care professionals to deliver a coordinated local approach
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
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 on 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 – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME)
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT 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 and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
