Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Surrey Downs Health & Care is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027. Postholder will be based at Dorking Community Hospital with travel to Epsom and surrounding sites as needed.

The role requires HCPC registration, Board-certified SLT status, and experience in adult neurology, dysphagia and videofluoroscopy. Flexible but Thursdays are essential; driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in NHS adult neurology is essential.
• Membership of RCSLT is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years working with adults is desirable.
• Experience in videofluoroscopy and stroke care advantageous.
• Experience managing non-neuro dysphagia caseload.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously as a Specialist SLT within the community MDT.
• Assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing impairments in adults.
• Lead in Stroke Supported Discharge with senior support.
• Develop skills, provide training to others, and supervise learners.
• Support CNRT research, development and evaluation of services.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Experience in adult neurology

RCSLT membership

2+ years exp

Videofluoroscopy

Stroke care

Non-neuro dysphagia

Autonomy

MDT teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Qualified Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Main area Surrey Downs Health & Care Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 11 months (Contract until 31st March 2027) Hours 22.5 hours per week (part time (either 18.75 hours or 22.50 hours to be considered) - Flexible but must be available to work on Thursdays (hours are 8am -4pm) part time) Job ref 343-SDH&C-7977280-A-A

Site Epsom Hospital, Langley Wing Town Epsom Salary £41,957 - £50,387 Pro rata Per Annum Inc Fringe HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

Surrey Downs Health & Care

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your expertise in neurorehabilitation?

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.

This role is ideal for an existing Band 6, or an experienced Band 5 ready for career progression. While two years’ post-registration experience is desirable, we welcome applicants with relevant transferable skills.

You will join a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering stroke-supported discharge and neurorehabilitation pathways across inpatient and community settings. The role includes managing neurological and non-neurological caseloads, including dysphagia, with access to videofluoroscopy to support clinical decision-making.

We offer strong clinical and managerial support, with a clear commitment to evidence-based practice, CPD, regular supervision, and career development.

The postholder will primarily be based at Dorking Community Hospital, with flexibility to support outpatient clinics, home visits, and care homes across Surrey Downs as required.

A valid UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Main duties of the job

• Working autonomously as a Specialist SLT within the community MDT, delivering a specialist standard of assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment and management of communication and swallowing impairments in adults.


• Providing differential diagnosis of communication/swallowing impairments, identifying patient-centred SMART goals and offering appropriate therapy programmes.


• With support from senior members of the team, taking a lead role in the delivery of SLT services in Stroke Supported Discharge.


• Continuing to develop skills in communication and dysphagia management; staying up to date with the current evidence base; providing specialist training to other professionals; and assisting with the development of therapists/ assistants/ students.


• Supporting the leadership of the CNRT in research, development and evaluation of services/ policies.

Working for our organisation

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:

• The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area


• Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust


• Surrey County Council

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.

It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.

In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist

Experience

• HCPC Registration


• Experience of working in adult neurology in NHS


• RCSLT membership


• Minimum of 2 years working with adults


• Experience in videofluoroscopy


• Experience working in stroke


• Experience working with non-neuro dysphagia caseload

Skills

• Evidence of autonomy working with broad adult caseload


• Evidence of MDT working


• Delivered training

Other

• Valid licence to drive in UK with access to vehicle for work purposes

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.