Job Description

We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to deliver communication support to children across three community clinics in the Castlepoint & Rochford area. In addition this role will provide a development opportunity in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under the supervision of the service's Highly Specialist SLTs for ASD.
This fulltime time, permanent role would be applicable to an established Band 5 SLT looking to develop a specialist interest in the area of ASD in addition to progressing into a Band 6 community clinic role. Alternatively the role would be applicable to an established Band 6 SLT who is interested in additional support to develop specialist skills in the area of ASD.
This role would require the successful candidate to have been signed off their RCSLT NQP competencies for at least 2 years
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 develop specialist skills and hold cases for children with suspected or identified ASD under the oversight of Highly Specialist SLTs for ASD
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
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

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details
Date posted
10 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9617
Job locations
Hadleigh Clinic
Hadleigh
SS7 2QL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties
Person Specification
Experience of managing own independent SLT caseload for at least 36 months
Essential

• Relevant experience working with children and/or young people on a community SLT caseload

Desirable

• Evidence of observation of work with children/young people with ASD

Relevant training
Essential

• Completion of post graduate training (e.g. PECS, Makaton etc)

Desirable

• Willingness to complete postgraduate training in relation to ASD

Person Specification
Experience of managing own independent SLT caseload for at least 36 months
Essential

• Relevant experience working with children and/or young people on a community SLT caseload

Desirable

• Evidence of observation of work with children/young people with ASD

Relevant training
Essential

• Completion of post graduate training (e.g. PECS, Makaton etc)

Desirable

• Willingness to complete postgraduate training in relation to ASD

Skills Required