Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population. Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative. We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities. Job overview Here is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified (or soon to be newly qualified) speech & language therapist. We want a motivated and enthusiastic NQT, or a person who is returning to the profession after a break, to work as an integrated member of our acute speech & language therapy team in assessing and managing patients with acquired disorders of communication and /or swallowing, rotating between both acute ward settings and our Acute Stroke Unit. In return, we will offer you the support and development opportunities to enhance the theoretical knowledge you have gained in university and to develop the clinical skills you will need for this caseload - thus enabling you to complete your NQT competencies. We would also expect you to complete your basic level (C) dysphagia competencies over the period of 6-12 months through supervision, observation, supported learning and training where relevant. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today! Advert You will be a fully integrated member of the Adult Acute Speech & Language Therapy service You will work with us to provide SALT assessment, therapy and management to a range of patients who have acquired disorders of communication /swallowing, within the scope of your skills and abilities. You will be working in rotation between acute wards and our Acute Stroke Unit, with your other band 5 colleagues. You will provide intervention following EBP, and to ensure all patients are treated to the best of your ability, seeking help and support from the wider team as needed You will access regular supervision and support, which will enable both your professional and clinical development to progress effectively You will be proactive in external training opportunities, where relevant, which will help you to become an excellent therapist You will need to have a flexible and friendly approach to both your patients and your team, and the wider professional group you will be working with Working for our organisation Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust Detailed job description and main responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting Speech & Language Therapist (Rotational) role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold. Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.