Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary Are you a Speech and Language Therapist who enjoys working with adults in the community? Do you enjoy working in a supportive team environment? Are you looking for a permanent Band 5 position? Then this job could be for you! We are able to offer you: A friendly and supportive team environment Regular supervision and appraisals Regular Team and Service Meetings Opportunity to develop your personal and clinical skills through a range of learning experiences and team projects Access to clinical leads for advice/support Brentwood and the surrounding area provide a lovely mix of town and country lifestyle. The great transport links and fast trains services mean both London and the Essex coastline are accessible within 20-30minutes You may have lots of questions about the role, therefore we actively encourage you to reach out and discuss any questions/concerns, so that you can apply in confidence. Please contact Ann-Marie Haylock, Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - ann-marie.haylock1@nhs.net Main duties of the job Our Adult Community Service provides assessment, therapy and management for a wide range of aetiologies including but not limited to Stroke, Parkinsons disease, Huntingtons disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, and respiratory conditions. The post holder is required to demonstrate basic assessment, management and therapy for both communication and dysphagia impairments. They will be aided to construct comprehensive therapy programmes to be completed by the therapist, SLTA or as a patient self-management programme. The post holder will work with a diverse range of professional colleagues from health, social and voluntary sectors to provide care and joined up services. This will require excellent organisational and communication skills and a proactive approach As a team we value and recognise the clinical and professional skill developmental leap that occurs in your first year as a qualified therapist. To enable this, you will be provided with a clinical supervisor and receive weekly supervision across your first months. You will be supported to work through the NQP comps and build up to a full clinical caseload. You will also participate in team meetings and CPD and our annual appraisal process. There are opportunities for internal and external CPD, and we encourage the team to participate in audit, research and quality improvement work. About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number NDD-002179 Job locations Brentwood Community Hospital Brentwood Essex CM15 8DR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job The Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service in South-West Essex is excited to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist to be part of our dynamic and forward thinking service. Our community Speech and Language Therapy team works across Brentwood, Billericay, Basildon, Wickford and Thurrock covering both general community and community inpatient settings. We are a welcoming and aspirational group of therapists with a clear vision and strong commitment to improving the lives of local people. We also place equal emphasis upon caring for each other and are proud to work within a trust that champions the health and well-being of its staff. Further job description and responsibilities Our community services are provided in patient’s homes and care homes across the patch (including Brentwood, Basildon and Thurrock) and from our clinic bases. As such a car driver with valid license is essential. The role would suit an individual who is motivated with their development, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to motivate patients. You will be able to use highly developed interpersonal skills to quickly establish and foster strong relationships with a range of key individuals and multidisciplinary teams. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. T