Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to use Word, PowerPoint, e-mail, Excel and Access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages
- Knowledge
Knowledge of approaches to assessment and interventions for people with LTC and prog neuro
- Knowledge
Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to the client group.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of normal and abnormal swallowing
- Knowledge
Knowledge of environmental impact on communication and behaviours
- Knowledge
Assessment/knowledge of alternative/ augmentative communication systems
- Experience
Experience of working in various clinical settings.
- Experience
Portfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post.
- Experience
Assessment of communication impairments by various means, including a range of standardised assessments
- Experience
Differential diagnosis of patients with multiple aetiologies
- Experience
Liaising with other agencies/other staff groups
- Experience
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience
Recognition of requirement for and means of accessing guidance/support
- Qualifications
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
- Qualifications
Eligible for registered membership of RCSLT
- Qualifications
Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence.
- Qualifications
HCPC membership
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Awareness of change in NHS and current legislation
- Experience
Bedside assessment of dysphagia
- Experience
Involvement in audit/clinical governance within SLT
- Qualifications
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (R.C.S.L.T.)
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community SALT team to join our amazing team.
This role is suitable for both newly qualified therapists and for those who are looking to gain experience working in a community setting working with a wide variety of different clinical presentations.
We have lots of collective experience between us and have excellent liaison with the acute SALT team and Essex university and 3rd sector organisations.
Provisional interview date - 30th October 2026
Main duties of the job
You will be working in a range of settings including patient's own homes, nursing and residential homes and with inpatients at our Community Hospitals.
You will be very well supported with regular peer and personal supervision and there will be an expectation for you to complete your dysphagia and NQP competencies if this is needed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Please do make contact if you wish to ask any questuons about the role in advance of your application.
It is anticipated that this post will also become permanent once we have approved recurrent funding.
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 Speech & Language Therapist with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is 5 months (Fixed term until 31st March 2027). The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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