Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Community)

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to support children with communication difficulties across multiple community clinics. This full-time position offers a development opportunity in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under professional supervision. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a history of managing an independent caseload. Competitive benefits include 27 days of holiday, up to 14.5% pension, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Flexible working

Work bank opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have been signed off RCSLT NQP competencies for at least 2 years.
• Must have completed Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist competencies.
• Must have experience managing an independent caseload at band 5 level for at least 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver communication support to children in community clinics.
• Provide specialist service to children with speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Develop specialist skills for children with suspected or identified ASD.
• Supervise junior staff as requested.
• Develop skills for triage interventions.

Skills

Experience with children with speech/language delay/disorder

Independent caseload management

Face to face/video conference interventions

Supervision of junior staff

Education

RCSLT NQP competencies

Job description

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 three community clinics in the Castlepoint & Rochford area. In addition this role will provide a development opportunity in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under the supervision of the service's Highly Specialist SLTs for ASD.

This fulltime time, permanent role would be applicable to an established Band 5 SLT looking to develop a specialist interest in the area of ASD in addition to progressing into a Band 6 community clinic role. Alternatively the role would be applicable to an established Band 6 SLT who is interested in additional support to develop specialist skills in the area of ASD.

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 develop specialist skills and hold cases for children with suspected or identified ASD under the oversight of Highly Specialist SLTs for ASD.

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 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

• 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 Thursday 18 Dec 2025.