Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Community)

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave plus bank hols

Relocation package £8K

Season ticket loans

Flexible working

Job share options

NHS discounts

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Staff wellbeing services

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Community) to deliver support for children across community clinics in Southend/Castlepoint & Rochford. The role is full-time and permanent, with potential progression from Band 5 to Band 6 within the Children's SLT service.

The post requires RCSLT NQP competencies for at least 2 years, independent caseload management, and supervision of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Must have completed and signed off RCSLT NQP competencies for at least 2 years.
• Experience delivering SLT services to children (0–18) in community settings.
• Ability to supervise more junior staff on request by head of service.
• Experience managing an independent caseload at Band 5 level for at least 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist SLT services to children across community clinics.
• Provide supervision for junior staff (Band 5 or SLT assistants).
• Develop skills to deliver face-to-face/video triage interventions as part of the service rota.
• Manage an independent caseload for children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Collaborate within Link SLT model with local schools and communities.

Skills

SLT experience with children

Independent caseload

Supervision of juniors

Video triage capability

Education

RCSLT NQP competencies

Job description

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Community)

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.

The service adopted a Link SLT model with local mainstream schools which algins to the Balanced System transformation across the whole of Essex, Thurrock and Southend in September 2024. This has been very successful and the successful post holder will have a small number of link schools alloctaed linked to the geographical area of their community clinic bases

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.


• 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 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 Wednesday 28 Oct 2026