Visa Note
This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer as sponsorship requirements may vary based on individual circumstances.
Job Overview
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Adult Community Speech & Language Therapist Band 6 to join their team in South East Essex. This role provides an excellent opportunity for qualified speech and language therapists to develop their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
About Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
At EPUT, we value our staff and recognize their dedication. We offer comprehensive support to help you fulfill your professional potential, including supervision, engagement events, and access to mental health and wellbeing services. As an inclusive employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our commitment to providing excellent care.
Benefits Package
We offer an attractive benefits package including 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service), an excellent pension scheme of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay, staff discounts, and an £8,000 relocation package if you move to Essex to join us. We also provide interest-free season ticket loans for commuting.
Flexible Working
We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements available from day one for most roles. Applications for job shares are also welcomed, allowing you to tailor your working pattern to suit your personal circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
As a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist, you will work as part of the service team to provide continuing care for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties in the community. You’ll be responsible for the independent prioritization and management of your clinical caseload, triaging new referrals, and developing your clinical specialism.
Clinical Duties
Your role will involve developing clear individual care plans based on clinical guidelines, using appropriate outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness, and providing therapy programs to patients and their families. You’ll also adapt clinical practice to meet the diverse needs of patients, including cultural and linguistic considerations.
Professional Responsibilities
You’ll maintain accurate case notes in accordance with RCSLT professional standards, submit activity data using SystmOne, and ensure the security and maintenance of equipment. Participating in service improvement projects, undergraduate placements, and maintaining continuing professional development are also key aspects of this role.
Person Specification
We’re looking for candidates with a recognized Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent, Health & Care Professions Council registration, successful completion of RCSLT dysphagia competencies, and completion of NQP competencies.
Essential Experience
At least one year of clinical practice is essential for this role. You should have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, good analytical abilities, and the capacity to work independently while taking initiative.
Essential Knowledge
You’ll need knowledge of assessment tools relevant to acquired and progressive neurological disorders in adults, therapeutic interventions for these conditions, national policies and current research, cultural and linguistic issues in working with diverse caseloads, and awareness of clinical governance principles.
Desirable Qualifications
Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is desirable, along with knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to voice disorders. Experience of supervising junior band colleagues would also be advantageous.
Working Environment
You’ll be based at the Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy Team at Hadleigh Clinic, located at 49 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2QL. The clinic offers a supportive working environment with access to multidisciplinary colleagues and resources to support your professional development.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number 364-A-9596. The closing date for applications is 17 January 2026. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be arranged before the closing date.
International Applicants
We welcome applications from international candidates and offer sponsorship for eligible skilled workers. When applying, please include details of your visa status and any sponsorship requirements. From April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from all countries where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Professional Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration with the Health & Care Professions Council. If you’re qualified overseas, you’ll need to obtain UK registration before commencing employment. For guidance on this process, please visit the NHS Careers website.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions. This is standard for all NHS positions to ensure patient safety.
Contact Information
For specific questions about this role, please contact Anna Allen, Clinical Lead, at anna.allen1@nhs.net or 07583133147. For general inquiries about the application process, please contact the HR department through the NHS Jobs website.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number 364-A-9596. Complete the online application form, ensuring you address all aspects of the person specification. International applicants should include details of their visa status and any sponsorship requirements. You may also wish to upload supporting documents such as your CV and qualifications.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download: Job Description.pdf (752 KB), Person Specification.pdf (449 KB), and AHP letter.pdf (156 KB). These provide additional details about the role and requirements.
Privacy Notice
For information on how your personal data will be processed, please review Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice available at https://eput.nhs.uk/privacy-policy/. We are committed to protecting your data and using it only for recruitment purposes.
About Hadleigh and Essex
Hadleigh is a charming town in Essex with excellent transport links to London and other major cities. Essex offers a mix of urban and rural living, good schools, and a range of recreational activities. The relocation package of £8,000 is available to help new employees settle in the area.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. All applications will be judged on merit alone.
Further Information
For more information about Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, please visit our website at https://eput.nhs.uk/. Here you’ll find details about our services, values, and commitment to staff development and wellbeing.
Conclusion
This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced speech and language therapist to develop their career while making a real difference to patients’ lives. With competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and support for international candidates, EPUT is an excellent choice for healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers in the UK.