Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canterbury is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to manage a varied neurological caseload across different settings. The ideal candidate will need substantial experience in community-based adult neurological care and relevant qualifications, particularly in dysphagia. This role promises an annual salary of £38,682 to £46,580 pro rata and offers a chance to work closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing a community-based adult neurological caseload.
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development.
• Practical experience in managing health-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied neurological caseload in different settings.
• Support NHS teams to deliver excellent patient care.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Time management

Effective communication

Influencing and negotiating

Education

Health related degree and Level 6 development

Registered health care professional (HCPC registration)

Dysphagia training and LSVT

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-Pay

E-roster

CIS

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Closing date: 18 January 2026

We are looking to appoint a Band 6 Adult Speech and Language Therapist to join the Canterbury Coastal Team. The successful candidate will manage a varied neurological caseload, providing care in clinic settings, patients' homes, care homes, and community hospitals. To qualify for this position you must have substantial and recent experience managing a community-based adult neurological caseload and demonstrate evidence of relevant training, particularly in dysphagia. A valid driving licence and access to a car are essential requirements. If you are interested in this post and would like more information, please contact Michaela Piper at [e-mail].

Job responsibilities

• Manage a varied neurological caseload, providing care in clinic settings, patients' homes, care homes, and community hospitals.
• Provide support to NHS teams, delivering excellent patient care and maintaining high standards of service.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning.

Personal, Professional and Experience Requirements

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist and registered member of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)
• Health related degree and evidence of relevant postgraduate development at Level 6
• Evidence of specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice including dysphagia training and LSVT.

Experience

• Experience in area of practice
• Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
• Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)

Knowledge

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills

• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills

Ability to Manage

• Prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.

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

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£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata