Job overview
Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Acute Inpatient Team 0.8wte - Permanent
The Adult SLT team at Darent Valley Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a part‑time [0.8wte] permanent Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. We are also happy to consider part‑time working or a job‑share arrangement for the right candidate. This is a key leadership role within a dynamic, forward‑thinking team serving a diverse caseload, including the hospital’s 15‑bedded Intensive Care Unit.
Located close to South-East London with strong transport links, the Trust also offers a 5% high‑cost area supplement. Our team is known for being friendly, proactive and adaptable, with a strong commitment to high‑quality patient care and professional development.
Main duties of the job
You will play an active role in shaping the service through:
Clinical governance, service evaluation and ongoing development
Line management and supervision of SLT colleagues
Leading and contributing to audits, quality improvement projects and training initiatives
Delivering teaching across wards and multidisciplinary teams
Supporting junior SLTs, SLTAs and students
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities, please see the attached job description
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- • Significant postgraduate experience in associated specialties • Experience of management of a wide range of complex pathologies • Experience in supervision and clinical education of more junior staff, students and assistants
Desirable
- • Experience of tracheostomy assessment and management • Experience carrying out videofluoroscopy and/or FEES assessment including analysis and report writing • Experience in line management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- • Highly specialist knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group • Knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically • Excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills • IT Literate
Education and Training
Essential
- • Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent • Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practise • Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses • Evidence of CPD relevant to role
Desirable
- • Leadership training or qualification
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This advert is for Acute Lead Speech & Language Therapist with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in SLT Department. It is listed as a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is Dependent on experience. The contract type is Permanent: 0.8wte. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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