Job summary
We are excited to advertise for a recently or newly qualified Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly children's community Speech and Language Therapy Service in EPUT here in South East Essex.
This role is fulltime (37.5 hours per week) and would be based in community clinics delivering assessment and intervention for children aged 0 - 18 years of age who attend community clinics in the Southend and Castlepoint and Rochford area.
With supportive supervision from senior members of the team the successful candidate would develop their clinical skills in their first role following graduation from university to enable completion of NQT within their first 18 months in the role.
The team consists of a range of highly specialist and specialist SLTs supported by a range of very experienced Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and an admin team to deliver an outstanding service to the population we cover.
The post is community clinic based and the successful candidate would be responsible for the independent management of their own caseload which would include developing close links with local preschool and school settings as a link Speech and Language Therapist
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must have a relevant UK recognised degree and licence to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist - candidates who will be graduating from university in 2026 are welcome to apply in anticipation of completion of their qualification course
The successful candidate must be registered or awaiting registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) - candidates who apply pre registration will be considered if the registration is pending completion of their degree course
We are looking for a candidate who has experience of working with children and young people and are keen to start their career in SLT in a paediatric community clinic service. This includes the assessment of speech, language delay/disorder and planning and implementing interventions and reviewing progress towards et outcomes.
Experience and knowledge of both informal and formal assessments relevant to children and young people including CLEAR, CELF (preschool 2/3 and 5), ACE, Renfrew etc would be required for this role
Experience of working within a SLT team and unqualified staff such as SLT assistants and LSAs in settings would be desirable
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop post qualification skills in the management of own time and development of evidence based assessment and intervention strategies for children and young people with speech/language delay and /or disorder presentation in the community
To independently manage own community clinic caseloads for children/young people with speech, language/communication delay/disorder
To support the differential diagnosis of speech, language and/or communication presentations with the support of more senior colleagues
To work as part of team including other SLTs, SLT assistants and colleagues from public health (e.g. Health Visitors), education (e.g. school and preschool staff)
To produce high quality written reports and care plans for open cases to reflect duty of care to share with parents/carers and other professionals based on the most relevant evidence base
To evaluate progress towards agreed outcomes with parents/carers, education and/or preschool setting staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop post qualification skills in the management of own time and development of evidence based assessment and intervention strategies for children and young people with speech/language delay and /or disorder presentation in the community
To independently manage own community clinic caseloads for children/young people with speech, language/communication delay/disorder
To support the differential diagnosis of speech, language and/or communication presentations with the support of more senior colleagues
To work as part of team including other SLTs, SLT assistants and colleagues from public health (e.g. Health Visitors), education (e.g. school and preschool staff)
To produce high quality written reports and care plans for open cases to reflect duty of care to share with parents/carers and other professionals based on the most relevant evidence base
To evaluate progress towards agreed outcomes with parents/carers, education and/or preschool setting staff
Person Specification
Qualitifications
Essential
- Relevant degree and licence to practice as an SLT
- HCPC registration
- Awaiting HCPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant experience working with children
Experience
Essential
- Experience of relevant formal and informal language and speech assessments for children
- Experience of drafting and reviewing outcomes
Desirable
- Experience managing own delegated caseload under the guidance of a qualified SLT
- Awareness of strategies such as PECS, visual support, Attention Autism
Person Specification
Qualitifications
Essential
- Relevant degree and licence to practice as an SLT
- HCPC registration
- Awaiting HCPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant experience working with children
Experience
Essential
- Experience of relevant formal and informal language and speech assessments for children
- Experience of drafting and reviewing outcomes
Desirable
- Experience managing own delegated caseload under the guidance of a qualified SLT
- Awareness of strategies such as PECS, visual support, Attention Autism
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Central Canvey Primary Care Centre
Long Road
Canvey Island
SS8 0JA
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
