Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability

Croydon Health Services; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust invites applications for a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability. You will support adults with learning disabilities across various settings, from homes to day centres, in a diverse caseload that emphasizes communication and independence.

You’ll join a skilled multidisciplinary team with opportunities to lead and supervise SLTs. Training is provided, and a Band 7 level is targeted, with Band 6 considered for capable candidates.

Qualifications

• All training provided for LD specialists.
• Band 7 advertised, but Band 6 or progression considered for suitably qualified candidates.
• Interview date to be confirmed (TBC).

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes for adults with learning disabilities.
• Work as part of an expert multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and behaviour specialists.
• Inspire and lead your team and drive best practices in LD SLT.
• Supervise and manage other SLTs, providing leadership in this specialism.

Skills

Speech & Language Therapy

Leadership

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability

Company:

Company: Croydon Health Services

A Vacancy at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability

Band 6-7 dependent on skills and experience

You became a Speech and Language Therapist because you’re passionate about communication, inclusion, and making a difference. About helping people. Sounds about, right?

Well, we’ve got an incredible opportunity waiting for you in our Community Learning Disability Team. In this role, your skills will go far—and the impact you make will be profound. The learning disability population is such an amazing group to work with. The individual and families really value the support you give and the relationships you build.

You’ll be working with adults who have a LD, supporting their communication, eating and drinking needs. The caseload is wonderfully varied - no two days are the same. One day you might be in a client’s home, the next in a day centre, supported living setting, or nursing home. You’ll meet people from all walks of life, with different goals, abilities, and stories - and you’ll be there to help amplify their voices and support their independence.

You don’t need direct experience with LD - we’ll provide all the training you need. This role could be a perfect fit if you’re looking to transition from paediatrics or a specialist school setting, with plenty of transferable skills and support to help you thrive.

Although this post is advertised as a Band 7, we are willing to consider an appropriately qualified Band 6 or a progression role.

Interview date TBC

What you’ll do

• Assess, develop, and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes that make a genuine difference.
• Work as part of an expert multidisciplinary team
• Join psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and behaviour specialists -each one passionate about delivering the very best support.
• Inspire and lead your team
• Supervise and manage other Speech and Language Therapists, providing leadership in this specialism.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Nov 2026