Specialist Speech and Language Therapist B6 | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Houghton Conquest; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to specialize in managing swallowing difficulties within an acute inpatient setting. This Band 6 position offers opportunities for professional development and participation in innovative clinical practices. You'll work with cutting-edge rehabilitation tools and contribute to high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team. Enjoy staff benefits such as NHS pension enrolment, staff development, and psychological support access. Submit your application today.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) with completed NQP competencies.
• Ideally possess post-basic dysphagia training.
• Looking to further develop interdisciplinary team skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage swallowing difficulties in an acute inpatient setting.
• Participate in regional videofluoroscopy clinics.
• Contribute to service improvement projects and student education.

Skills

Motivation and enthusiasm

Post-basic dysphagia training

Teamwork in interdisciplinary settings

Experience with rehabilitation tools

Education

NQP competencies

Tools

IOPI

Ampcare

EMST

Job description

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) eager to specialise in managing swallowing difficulties and developing your leadership skills in an acute inpatient setting? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic East Sussex Speech & Language Therapy service. This position is available as a Band 6 post or as a Band 6 Development post (starting at 70% of the Band 6 entry point under Annex U).

Why Join Us?

Benefit from protected time for Continuing Professional Development with monthly clinical forums, regular supervision, and access to external training and CENs. Opportunities to complete post‑qualification competencies such as videofluoroscopy, FEES, and tracheostomy are available.

Participate in regional videofluoroscopy clinics, award‑winning swallow disorder clinics, and FEES. You will have the chance to gain experience on a busy hyper‑acute and acute Stroke Unit at Eastbourne Hospital working with cutting‑edge swallow rehabilitation tools such as IOPI, Ampcare, and EMST. A research active team, we are currently taking part in the national PhEAST study which you will have to opportunity to learn about.

Become part of a county‑wide SLT service, offering opportunities to work across both acute and community settings.

Be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to high‑quality patient care and professional growth.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist who has completed their NQP competencies (ideally with post‑basic dysphagia training) and is looking for their next step. This role will allow you to:

• Work alongside highly specialist SLTs and assistants in community services, including rehabilitation, voice, head & neck cancer, stroke, critical care, and neurological degenerative conditions.
• Gain experience in MDT working and rehabilitation across various clinical settings.
• Contribute to service improvement and innovative research projects, with time set aside in your job plan for development and collaboration.
• Engage in student education through our partnerships with higher education institutions, including pioneering virtual clinics using 360° cameras.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025.