Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified SLT clinician or an SLT clinician looking to work within the Community Specialist Health Team as part of the Adult Learning Disability Service.
Location
The post holder will cover areas from Southend, Castlepoint and Rochford, Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock; a car driver is essential.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* To be an active member of the team.
* To write reports reflecting knowledge of communication difficulties.
* To provide appropriate intervention and evaluate outcomes.
* To provide professional advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/clients with communication difficulties.
* To demonstrate effective negotiation skills in relation to case management issues with carers, service users and others involved.
* To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by using 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.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers and other staff benefits.
* £8,000 relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling via tram, rail or bus.
* Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
* Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect through engagement events and equality champion networks.
* If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
* We run recognition awards to honour staff’s hard work and dedication.
* Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
* Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
This advert closes on Sunday 10 May 2026.
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