Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 09 March 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified SLT clinician or an SLT clinician looking for an opportunity to work within the the Community Specialist Heath Team as part of the Adult Learning Disability Service

The post holder will join the experienced SLT team to deliver assessments and intervention sessions to patients with a learning disability, living in their own homes. The post holder will cover areas from Southend, Castlepoint and Rochford, Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock, so a car driver is essential.

Main duties of the job

  • To assess, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy Treatments to Adults with Learning Disabilities.

  • To be involved in the development and implementation of Inclusive Communication within South Essex.

  • To contribute Speech and Language Therapy advice to positive behaviour management plans in the community

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  • To be an active member of the Team.

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.

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum plus HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9785

Job locations

Pride House

Christy Close Southfields Industrial Estate Laindon Essex

SS15 6EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To write reports reflecting knowledge of communication difficulties.

  • To provide appropriate intervention and evaluation of outcomes.

  • To provide professional advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/clients with communication difficulties.

  • To demonstrate effective negotiation skills particularly in relation to case management issues with carers, service users and others involved.
  • To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.

  • To undertake joint assessments with other Speech and Language Therapists and/or other professionals within this specialist area of ALD.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To write reports reflecting knowledge of communication difficulties.

  • To provide appropriate intervention and evaluation of outcomes.

  • To provide professional advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/clients with communication difficulties.

  • To demonstrate effective negotiation skills particularly in relation to case management issues with carers, service users and others involved.
  • To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.

  • To undertake joint assessments with other Speech and Language Therapists and/or other professionals within this specialist area of ALD.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Bachelors degree in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Knowlegde

Essential

  • Working with Adults with Learning Disabilities

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Inclusive Communication
  • Current approaches to working with learning disability service users
  • with learning disability service users Knowledge of approaches to working with people with autistic spectrum disorder

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language

Desirable

  • Makaton or signing skills Experience of working with Multi-disciplinary teams

Personal Qualitities

Essential

  • Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour:
  • Enthusiastic and motivated Team player Empathetic Flexible
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Ability to travel independently across sites as required
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Bachelors degree in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Knowlegde

Essential

  • Working with Adults with Learning Disabilities

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Inclusive Communication
  • Current approaches to working with learning disability service users
  • with learning disability service users Knowledge of approaches to working with people with autistic spectrum disorder

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language

Desirable

  • Makaton or signing skills Experience of working with Multi-disciplinary teams

Personal Qualitities

Essential

  • Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour:
  • Enthusiastic and motivated Team player Empathetic Flexible
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Ability to travel independently across sites as required

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Pride House

Christy Close Southfields Industrial Estate Laindon Essex

SS15 6EA


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pride House

Christy Close Southfields Industrial Estate Laindon Essex

SS15 6EA


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

AHP Lead for Specialist Services Care Unit

Gemma Robertson

gemma.robertson4@nhs.net

07976710589

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum plus HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9785

Job locations

Pride House

Christy Close Southfields Industrial Estate Laindon Essex

SS15 6EA


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