Band 6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist to join their team in Chertsey. The role involves planning patient care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and managing diverse clinical cases. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and HCPC registration. Competitive salary between £40,617 and £48,778 annually, with opportunities for professional development and workplace flexibility.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

On-site nurseries

On-site staff cafes

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake specialist assessments of patients.
• Knowledge of treatment approaches and therapeutic interventions.
• Flexibility to work across specialities.

Responsibilities

• Plan effectively the daily management of patient caseload.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate patient progress and alter treatment as necessary.

Skills

Assessment and management of dysphagia

Excellent team working

Clinical reasoning skills

Effective communication

Education

BSc Hons or equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy

Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice

Job description

Band 6 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 01 December 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our thoughtfully designed Band 6 rotation. We are looking for an SLT who is committed to providing a high standard of care to patients within acute, rehab and voice services. You will rotate through Acute Stroke & Stroke Rehabilitation, Medical, ICU and Voice and Level 2b Neuro-rehabilitation. Our current vacancy is at the Bradley unit, where you will start your rotation.

We are a supportive, friendly, nurturing team, with clear opportunities for progression, regular in‑service training, a supportive leadership structure, flexible working options and a team culture that champions wellbeing and innovation. Staff involvement in research and development is encouraged, with opportunities for service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Whether you’re stepping up from Band 5 or looking to broaden your Band 6 experience, this rotation is the perfect platform to develop. We look forward to hearing from you and please get in touch if you have any questions.

Main duties of the job

• Always puts patients first
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Demonstrates passion for excellence
• Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
• Takes pride in their work and their team
• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• Respects, values and cares for others
• Supports learning and development of self and others
• Supports and promotes equality and diversity

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North‑West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state‑of‑the‑art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On‑site Nurseries
• On‑site staff cafes
• On‑site parking
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job responsibilities

Planning and organisational tasks / duties

1. To plan effectively the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns.

2. To be able to prioritise clinical work and managerial work, and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires.

Patient Care Responsibilities

1. To undertake specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies and to assess patients jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

2. To use sound clinical reasoning skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop treatment programmes.

3. To devise individualized Speech and Language therapy management and / or treatment plans, using a range of treatment/ management options, to include patient education.

4. To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with ESD and community rehabilitation teams.

5. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.

6. To evaluate the outcomes of your interventions.

Communication / Relationship Skills

1. To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care, both those from within the organisation and those outside, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.

2. To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment.

3. To communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to the multi disciplinary team as necessary.

4. To ensure timely and effective communication with the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist and senior staff on all professional matters.

5. To maintain accurate records in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.

6. To attend relevant board rounds, meetings and case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.

7. To attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted.

8. Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

9. To use a range of verbal and non‑verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This may include patients who will have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patients who may be deaf, blind, or be unable to accept diagnosis or presenting condition or who have cognitive and behavioural problems.

10. To appreciate cultural differences and take these into account when agreeing treatment plans with patients.

11. To manage frequently highly stressful conditions

12. To manage patients who maybe occasionally aggressive or confused.

13. To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner

Analytical / Judgmental Skills

1. To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multipathologies.

2. To use investigative and analytical skills to assess complex patients and support other more junior Speech and Language therapy staff with their patients as required.

3. To devise individualised Speech and Language Therapy management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills.

4. To keep up to date with developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes to your clinical practice.

Personal and people development

1. To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and Multi disciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective service.

2. To supervise junior Speech and Language Therapy staff where appropriate or therapy assistants.

3. To evaluate own and others practice and identify own and others development needs.

4. To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser.

5. Participate in the supervision of students.

6. Deputise for the team leader when required.

7. To provide training of junior staff, students, or assistants/technicians, other therapists, nursing staff and care workerswithin the clinical area.

8. To ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio.

9. To participate in training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.

10. To disseminate any training received to other staff and health care professionals.

11. To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development. This may include active participation in journal clubs, clinical reasoning and joint problem patient sessions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Further Training

• BSc Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
• Health & Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Completion of RCSLT NQP Autonomous Status
• Supervision of students

Knowledge

• Ability to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make a clinical diagnosis, in relevant clinical speciality
• Knowledge of a range of treatment approaches, treating in a holistic manner
• Well established knowledge of recent developments in practice relevant to the specialist client group (national policies and procedures, a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions)
• Use of clinical outcome measures and awareness of relevant ones for speciality
• Excellent team working skills and understanding of other professionals’ roles
• Demonstrates involvement in changing practices

Skills

• You are competent to assess, treat and manage patients with dysphagia and communication impairments independently
• Able to work flexibly across specialities as the need arises.
• Able to deal with difficulties involving colleagues / clients
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Ability to seek and use supervision appropriately

Other Requirements

• Driving license and access to car for work
• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to participate in the weekend rota

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum inc. HCAS