Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

HCRG Care Group; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gravesend is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to provide assessment and therapy for adults with communication and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate should have a recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree, HCPC registration, and experience in person-centred care. This role offers an annual salary of £35,392–£42,618, NHS pension, and many benefits including support for well-being and professional development.

Benefits

NHS Pension

On-site parking

Discounts on everyday purchases

Access to online and face-to-face support

Ongoing professional development

Free tea, coffee, and milk

Innovation funding for ideas

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership essential.
• Experience with various therapy approaches for adults.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for communication disorders.
• Manage a caseload including neurological conditions.
• Contribute to team development and meetings.

Skills

Experience with communication and swallowing disorders

Proactive approach to learning

Confidence using IT systems

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and advice for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
• Work closely with senior clinicians to deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions.
• Manage a varied caseload that may include patients with neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, voice, and dysfluency disorders.
• Contribute to service development and multidisciplinary meetings as part of the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT).
• Receive support and supervision to develop clinical expertise and build confidence in your specialist areas.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• HCPC registration
• RCSLT membership
• Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders across a range of conditions, using a variety of assessments and therapy approaches.
• A proactive approach to learning and development, with a passion for delivering person-centred care.
• Confidence using IT systems and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Salary & Benefits

£35,392.00 - £42,618.00 Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary.

• Plentiful on-site parking.
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers.
• Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.
• Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to counselling, legal and financial advice, and post‑trauma support.
• Ongoing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise.
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location.
• An open, just culture where your ideas are encouraged and supported – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year.
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with the majority of our services rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC.

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your skills in a friendly and forward‑thinking community team?