Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Relevant in depth clinical knowledge in the area of people with complex speech, language and health needs
- Knowledge
Well-established knowledge of a wide range of conditions and treatments for children with complex speech, language and communication difficulties
- Circumstances
Ability to travel to a variety of sites
- Circumstances
Computer literate and able to use SystmOne
- Qualifications
Speech and Language degree
- Qualifications
Registered member of Health Professions Council
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of low and high-tech AAC methods
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated speech and language therapist to help us support children and young people in a range of settings across Essex.
This Band 7 role involves co-ordinating, supporting and delivering a high quality, evidence based service in a range of settings, predominantly within the clinical fields of complex needs and AAC. There are also opportunities to supervise and manage therapists, developing their skills, as well as therapy assistants.
Main duties of the job
To lead on service delivery in designated settings
To hold a highly specialist clinical caseload within these schools.
To supervise and line manage therapists and assistants
To contribute to the planning and service delivery of the Therapies service
To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team, as well as the wider multi disciplinary SEND Therapies team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description.
To lead on service delivery in designated schools.
To hold a highly specialist clinical caseload within these schools, predominantly in the clinical fields of complex needs and AAC.
To supervise and line manage band 5/6 therapist and speech and language therapy assistants
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SEND) with Provide CIC in Various sites, across Essex, Chelmsford/Colchester, CM2 5PF, Essex. It is listed as a Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Oct 2026.
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