Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative, supportive team in Epping.
The successful candidate will deliver specialist stroke and neurological speech and language therapy as a member of the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team, providing care to adult patients who have had a recent stroke or are diagnosed with a neurological condition as part of the specialist in-patient service (Beech Ward, St Margarets Hospital) and Early Supported Discharge Team (community). The caseload will include in-patient, domiciliary and clinic based activity, with a focus on stroke rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping but will be required to provide services across West Essex.
The successful candidate will deliver person centred, goals-focused assessment and intervention to an adult stroke and neurology caseload, both within the inpatient unit and in patients' own homes.
The successful candidate will assist in service development, including supervision of more junior colleagues, supporting students on placement, and delivering education and training programmes to the multidisciplinary team.
There are regular opportunities for continuing professional development both within the team and through meetings and engagement with speech and language therapy teams within EPUT and also at PAH. We have access to regular videofluoroscopy clinics at PAH with the plan to develop a jointly run clinic in the near future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description document for a detailed summary of the main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate excellent written and spoken English
Interview
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Established knowledge of assessment and intervention
Desirable
- Experience of supporting more junior colleagues/students
Application form
Essential
- Degree qualification
- Previous experience with adult caseload
- Post graduate dysphagia training
Desirable
- Member of relevant CEN
- Experience supporting junior staff/students
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This advert is for Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Wickford, East of England, 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 12 Jul 2026.
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