Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust in Colchester is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for a one-year fixed term role, working 22.5 hours per week. You'll manage a complex caseload within the Inpatients Mental Health Team, supported by a Band 7 therapist, and participate in multidisciplinary work across various units. The position offers exceptional benefits, including flexible working and a relocation package. Join a supportive environment dedicated to professional growth.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a complex and specialist caseload.
• Ability to assess clients for specialist Speech and Language Therapy.
• Familiarity with best practice for care plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise own workload independently.
• Attend clinical case discussions at meetings or ward rounds.
• Contribute constructively to multi-disciplinary team working.

Skills

Complex case management

Specialist assessments

Treatment planning

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Recognized Speech and Language Therapy qualification

Job description

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity for a one year fixed term 22.5 hours Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and committed team at EPUT working as part of our Inpatients Mental Health Team. This is a new team set up from the Time to Care funding working over a number of different in-patient units whilst also providing an out‑reach service as and when required. Due to the nature of the team being very new you will have an opportunity of shaping this new and exciting service.

You will be supported with regular supervision from the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will have the opportunity of joining the monthly CPD sessions. The in‑patient wards cover CAMHS, Adults and Older Adults over a number of different sites across the trust therefore giving a variety of experience.

You will work as part of an integrated team with Speech and Language therapist and Apprentice participating in multi‑disciplinary work with colleagues in health, education and parents/carers.

Main Duties

1. To manage complex and specialist caseload independently. To manage and prioritise own workload and caseload independently.
2. To assess clients referred for specialist Speech and Language Therapy.
3. To utilise specialist assessments when presented with complex cases.
4. To undertake treatment planning, communicating and negotiating treatment plans and clinical reasoning for intervention with clients and their carers.
5. To develop clear care plans based on best practice.
6. To provide specialist professional advice regarding the management and care of patients with dementia &/or feeding and swallowing difficulties, where appropriate.
7. To attend clinical case discussions at meetings or ward rounds.
8. To participate in clinical audit, research and evidence based practice.
9. To undertake day to day clinical prioritisation and work planning for small teams.
10. To identify clinical service needs and initiate projects, which could be developed in order to meet challenges.
11. To promote the roles and skills of Speech and Language Therapy to other professionals, students, clients and carers.
12. To contribute constructively to multi-disciplinary team working.

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 to 14.5% 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

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026