Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Community)
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hadleigh, SS7 2QL |
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7676499/364-A-9635 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to deliver communication support to children across community clinics in the Southend/Castlepoint & Rochford area.
This fulltime time, permanent role would be applicable to an established Band 5 SLT looking to progress into a Band 6 community clinic role. Alternatively the role would be applicable to an established Band 6 SLT who is interested working within the EPUT Children's SLT service delivery.
This role would require the successful candidate to have been signed off their RCSLT NQP competencies for at least 2 years
Must have completed and signed off Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist newly qualified therapist competencies for at least 2 years
To manage and deliver a specialist service to children (0 – 18) with speech, language and communication difficulties across community clinic bases
To provide supervision for more junior staff (band 5 or SLT assistants) as requested by the head of service
To develop skills to deliver face to face/video conference triage interventions as part of the service rota for triage appointments
Must have experience of working with children with speech/language delay/disorder and managing an independent caseload at a band 5 level for at least 24 months
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties
This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025
We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to deliver communication support to children across community clinics in the Southend/Castlepoint & Rochford area.
This fulltime time, permanent role would be applicable to an established Band 5 SLT looking to progress into a Band 6 community clinic role. Alternatively the role would be applicable to an established Band 6 SLT who is interested working within the EPUT Children's SLT service delivery.
This role would require the successful candidate to have been signed off their RCSLT NQP competencies for at least 2 years
Must have completed and signed off Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist newly qualified therapist competencies for at least 2 years
To manage and deliver a specialist service to children (0 – 18) with speech, language and communication difficulties across community clinic bases
To provide supervision for more junior staff (band 5 or SLT assistants) as requested by the head of service
To develop skills to deliver face to face/video conference triage interventions as part of the service rota for triage appointments
Must have experience of working with children with speech/language delay/disorder and managing an independent caseload at a band 5 level for at least 24 months
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties
This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025