Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Epping

Meeveem Limited; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Staff discounts

Season ticket loan

Excellent pension

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to deliver stroke and neurological SLT across inpatient and community settings in West Essex. The role includes assessment, intervention, and education within a multidisciplinary team.

You will supervise juniors, support student placements, and contribute to service development while pursuing CPD opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy is required.
• UK HCPC registration or evidence of eligibility is essential.
• Postgraduate dysphagia training is desirable.
• Experience with an adult caseload, particularly stroke or neurology, is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist stroke and neurological speech and language therapy within inpatient and community settings.
• Provide person-centred, goals-focused assessment and intervention.
• Supervise junior staff, support students on placement, and deliver education to the MDT.
• Contribute to service development and participate in CPD activities.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative, supportive team in Epping.

The successful candidate will deliver specialist stroke and neurological speech and language therapy as a member of the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team, providing care to adult patients who have had a recent stroke or are diagnosed with a neurological condition as part of the specialist in-patient service (Beech Ward, St Margarets Hospital) and Early Supported Discharge Team (community). The caseload will include in-patient, domiciliary and clinic based activity, with a focus on stroke rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping but will be required to provide services across West Essex.

The successful candidate will deliver person centred, goals-focused assessment and intervention to an adult stroke and neurology caseload, both within the inpatient unit and in patients' own homes.

The successful candidate will assist in service development, including supervision of more junior colleagues, supporting students on placement, and delivering education and training programmes to the multidisciplinary team.

There are regular opportunities for continuing professional development both within the team and through meetings and engagement with speech and language therapy teams within EPUT and also at PAH. We have access to regular videofluoroscopy clinics at PAH with the plan to develop a jointly run clinic in the near future.

About us

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.

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 (subject to T&Cs)
• 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

Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted: 04 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, + 5% High Cost Allowance

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 364-B-192-C

Job locations: St Margarets Hospital, Epping, CM16 6TN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

See attached job description document for a detailed summary of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree qualification
• Previous experience with adult caseload
• Post graduate dysphagia training

Desirable

• Member of relevant CEN
• Experience supporting junior staff/students

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate excellent written and spoken English

Interview

Essential

• Good verbal communication skills
• Established knowledge of assessment and intervention

Desirable

• Experience of supporting more junior colleagues/students

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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