Job summary
Package Description Package Description As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll be part of our supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend. You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £39,959.00 - £48,117.00 Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary Plentiful on-site parking Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to counselling, legal and financial advice, and post-trauma support Ongoing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location An open, just culture where your ideas are encouraged and supported backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our services rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC Job Introduction Are you a motivated and enthusias
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you'll join our supportive team at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend. You'll feel valued and gain access to exclusive rewards, including a Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension, a high-cost area supplement, and on-site parking. Additional benefits include membership of My Reward Hub, access to earned wages, and support for mental and physical wellbeing. You'll also receive professional development from our 'Outstanding' learning team, The Learning Enterprise. You will provide assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and advice for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, manage a varied caseload, and receive support to develop your clinical expertise.
About us
HCRG Care Group is a health organization that prioritizes the development and well-being of its employees. Based at Gravesham Community Hospital, their team encourages innovation and continuous development. The organization maintains an open culture and high clinical standards, with a significant portion of its services rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the CQC. HCRG Care Group provides access to benefits like NHS Pension, a high-cost area supplement, discounts on everyday purchases, and mental and physical wellbeing support. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace environment.
Details
- Date posted: 09 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1514771957
- Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Gravesend, DA11 0DG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Package Description
As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll be part of our supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend.
You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £39,959.00 - £48,117.00Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary
- Plentiful on-site parking
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to counselling, legal and financial advice, and post-trauma support
- Ongoing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
- An open, just culture where your ideas are encouraged and supported backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our services rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC
Job Introduction
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your skills in a friendly and forward-thinking community team?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team based at Gravesham Community Hospital, working 37.5 hours per week.
Youll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary service that encourages innovation and continuous development.Our team has adapted to provide flexible, person-centred care including a mix of in-person and telehealth interventions ensuring our patients continue to receive high-quality, evidence-based therapy.
Gravesham Community Hospital is conveniently located near St Georges Shopping Centre, surrounded by local cafs and shops, making it an ideal base location.
Main Responsibilities
As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you will:
- Provide assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and advice for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
- Work closely with senior clinicians to deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions.
- Manage a varied caseload that may include patients with neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, voice, and dysfluency disorders.
- Contribute to service development and multidisciplinary meetings as part of the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT).
- Receive support and supervision to develop clinical expertise and build confidence in your specialist areas.
The Ideal Candidate
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- HCPC registration
- RCSLT membership
- Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders across a range of conditions, using a variety of assessments and therapy approaches
- A proactive approach to learning and development, with a passion for delivering person-centred care
- Confidence using IT systems and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification, HCPC registration, RCSLT membership, Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders
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