Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist

We are seeking a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our valued SEND Therapies Team in West Essex. As a Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist, you will receive a salary of £32,073 per year, along with a range of benefits including NHS Pension, full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, and access to exclusive rewards and benefits.

Your main duties will include managing a delegated caseload of SEND children independently across various educational settings, collaborating with parents, carers, and professionals to formulate and evaluate treatment plans for children's speech, language, and communication needs. You will also be required to assess and formulate treatment plans, write assessment reports, provide appropriate intervention, and evaluate treatment outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a registered HCPC registration in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the Royal College of SLT, and have a driving license and access to a vehicle. Experience with client groups such as hearing impairment, developmental language disorder, complex needs, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) is desirable.

In return, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Band 5 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases and cashback and voucher offers
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face-to-face help with your mental and physical wellbeing
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways, and opportunities for continuing professional development
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas to deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care