# Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-speech-and-language-therapist/9bcf1c37-7abb-43c3-9e59-900123838b29 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-speech-and-language-therapist/9bcf1c37-7abb-43c3-9e59-900123838b29.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Colchester - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term/secondment until 27th August 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-15T07:02:36.856Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Colchester/East_Suffolk_North_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Speech_Language/Speech_Language-v8155870 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8155870?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.esneft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our supportive and dynamic team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave until 27th August 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career therapist to develop their clinical skills within a well-established service, working predominantly within the school aged service. The role will need you to: - Assess, diagnose, and manage a varied caseload of patients with speech, language, and communication needs - Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with best practice - Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers, and external agencies - Maintain accurate clinical records and reports - Participate in service development and team meetings You will need to have: - Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy - Registered with the HCPC (or eligible for registration) - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Commitment to continuing professional development We will offer: - A supportive and friendly working environment - Regular supervision and mentoring - Opportunities for training and professional development - Flexible working options (where possible) ### Main duties of the job - Providing high quality, child-centred care for children on community SLT caseloads from 0-19 years. - Working with the clinical leads and other members of the team to develop, change and improve service delivery. - To work in collaboration with other professionals and agencies to provide holistic care to the children under the speech and language therapy service (Schools, preschool/nursery settings, Family Hubs). - Developing strong relationships with schools in order to support settings in their awareness of, confidence in and implementation of Universal and Targeted levels of support. - Delivering direct Specialist level support and interventions within schools. - Supporting non-qualified staff and students working within the team. - Providing specialist knowledge and skills within relevant clinical area. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for client group. - Knowledge of national and local policies and procedures relevant to client group and role. - Understanding of the role of other professionals (relevant to care group). - Awareness of policies and procedures relating to Child Protection. **Desirable** - Knowledge of PCI, Hanen strategies. - Knowledge of educational training packages e.g. ELKLAN, WellComm. - Knowledge of various strategies and interventions e.g. PECS, Makaton, Core Boards. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of engaging effectively with a range of client groups. **Desirable** - Demonstrable experience within the NHS - Experience of delivering and developing training. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy leading to registration with HCPC). - Membership of RCSLT - HCPC membership - Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence **Desirable** - Additional accreditations in Specialist areas of diagnosis and/or intervention pertinent to Speech and Language Therapy. ## Documents - [jd and ps (pdf, 392.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10456080) - [staff networks (pdf, 230.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2724) - [dbs information (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1262) - [esneft values and behaviours (pdf, 74.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2146) - [value of joining nhs pension (pdf, 125.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2404) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.