Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An integrated healthcare provider in Eastbourne is looking for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to specialize in swallowing difficulties. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment and innovative service delivery, focused on high-quality patient care. The position includes working with specialist SLTs across various clinical settings, contributing to service improvements, and engaging in student education. Join us to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic community.

Benefits

Protected CPD Time

Innovative Learning Tools

Support for postgraduate courses

Qualifications

• Completion of NQP competencies
• Experience with rehabilitation across clinical settings
• Engagement in student education and innovative research

Responsibilities

• Work alongside specialist SLTs in community services
• Contribute to service improvement and innovative projects
• Participate in multidisciplinary team working

Skills

Experience in managing swallowing difficulties

Post-basic dysphagia training

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Band 6/Development Band 6 Community

Remote working will be considered. Some attendance at base is required for meetings and training as a minimum.

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) eager to specialise in managing swallowing difficulties and developing your leadership skills in a community setting? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic East Sussex SLT service. This position is available as a Band 6/Band 6 Development post.
Why Join Us?
• Protected CPD Time: Enjoy dedicated time for CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular supervision, and access to external training and CENs.
• Innovative Learning: Participate in initiatives in rehabilitation utilising cutting-edge tools like IOPI, Ampcare and EMST
• Integrated Service: Become part of a county-wide SLT service, offering opportunities to work across both acute and community settings.
• Collaborative Team: 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.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.



Why Work with Us?

We offer a comprehensive in-service education program, supported by close links with the University of Brighton and other academic institutions.



Progressive Environment: We actively promote staff development through postgraduate courses, CENs, and in-house clinical forums.

Join our award-winning team and take the next step in your SLT career in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment.

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 Monday 5 Jan 2026