Specialist SLT – Acute Care, Flexible Hours

Transformation Unit; Margate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation policy

Free parking

Flexible working

Supportive team

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) in Margate. The role focuses on acute services with a clinical caseload and opportunities to supervise junior staff. The post is based at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital with cross-site duties as needed.

We offer permanent contracts with full-time and part-time hours, and a competitive NHS salary. Applications close 23/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Hold a diploma/degree in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Evidence of completion of post graduate RCSLT Dysphagia Competencies/ or equivalent.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Competencies in videofluoroscopy, FEES, tracheostomy or critical care.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a busy caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for dysphagia in acute hospital settings.
• Supervise and train junior team members and students.
• Be prepared to work across-site to support the wider SLT team.

Skills

Independent dysphagia practice

Interpersonal skills

Flexible and adaptable

Team collaboration

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

HCPC registration

RCSLT Dysphagia competencies

RCSLT membership

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) in Margate. The role focuses on acute services with a clinical caseload and opportunities to supervise junior staff. The post is based at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital with cross-site duties as needed.

We offer permanent contracts with full-time and part-time hours, and a competitive NHS salary. Applications close 23/11/2026.