Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Relevant training
Completion of post graduate training (e.g. PECS, Makaton etc)
- Relevant training
Experience of using applicable assessment and therapeutic techniques for preschool and school aged children
- Experience of managing own independent SLT caseload for at least 36 months
Relevant experience working with children and/or young people on a community SLT caseload
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Relevant training
Willingness to complete postgraduate training in relation to a specialist clinical area
- Experience of managing own independent SLT caseload for at least 36 months
Evidence of observation of work with children/young people with ASD
- Experience of managing own independent SLT caseload for at least 36 months
Evidence of working with schools ina Link model
Job overview
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
Main duties of the job
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties
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 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Community) with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Rochford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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