Locum Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6/7 Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Essex

Contract Duration: ASAP- 4 Weeks

Working Hours: 3 days per week (Monday-Friday)

Rate: £25.00ph - £30.00ph (Umbrella Equivalent)

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist passionate about transforming patient outcomes in stroke and frailty care? Join our dynamic team at a Essex Hospital, where our client is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care through innovation and teamwork.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to take the clinical lead in providing expert assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders for adults with stroke or frailty-related conditions. This role spans both our Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (CICC) and Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Service, supporting our vision of empowering patients through recovery and independence.

As part of this role, you will:

• Deliver specialist care for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

• Lead service development initiatives, including nurse dysphagia training programmes.

• Provide supervision and guidance to less experienced SLTs and rehabilitation assistants.

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to shape best practice in stroke and frailty services.

• Ensure effective care planning, capacity assessments, and safe handovers across services.

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.

• Significant experience working with adults with stroke and/or frailty.

• Demonstrated ability to lead on clinical pathways and service improvement.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

• Passion for collaborative, person-centred care.

What We Offer

• A supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous learning.

• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities.

• Involvement in training and supervising students and junior staff.

• Opportunity to help shape the development of services across inpatient and community settings.

• Flexible working options and potential weekend/bank holiday shifts to support 7-day service delivery.

Trust Values

• Our Trust is guided by the core values of being:

• Open – Honest, responsive, and inclusive.

• Compassionate – Empathetic, courteous, and respectful.

• Empowering – Encouraging growth, innovation, and ownership.

How to Apply:

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and rewarding role as a Speech and Language Therapist, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today by sending your up-to-date CV – a member of our recruitment team will be in touch ASAP!