Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of communication patients.
- Skills
To be able to independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia
- Skills
To be competent in handling the emotional and psychosocial aspects of working with a complex SLT caseload in the community
- Skills
Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for dysphagia and communication and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- Skills
Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Skills
Knowledge of national policies and procedures. (relevant to the specialist client group) such as NICE, NSF and Disability Discrimination Act
- Skills
Current UK driver’s license/Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
- Training
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Training
Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to specialism.
- Training
Evidence of Specialist Dysphagia Competencies or equivalent
- Experience
Substantial clinical experience with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
- Experience
Assessment, treatment, management of complex patients with progressive neurological conditions
- Experience
Experience of working with other professionals relevant to client groups.
- Experience
Experience of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff.
- Experience
Experience of being involved in clinical audit/service evaluation/quality improvement
- Qualifications
Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Personal Qualities
Good interpersonal skills/team work
- Personal Qualities
Knowledge of BHC
- Personal Qualities
Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
- Personal Qualities
Good team worker, showing initiative and interest in taking on responsibility
- Professional Registration
Health and Care Professions Council Licence to practice.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Training
Completion of clinical supervision training.
- Training
Previous FEES experience
- Training
LSVT training
- Experience
Development and delivery education and training packages.
- Experience
Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
- Experience
Experience working in a community based or outpatient setting
- Experience
Experience working with a specialist caseload (such as voice or stammering)
- Professional Registration
Member of relevant CEN(s).
- Professional Registration
Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
Job overview
BANK Adult Community Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Band 6 - £45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata
Bank - adhoc hours - 3 months duration
An opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking and expanding community adult speech and language therapy service. This role would suit and new or experienced band 6 with an interest acquired neurological disorders and service development.
Postgraduate training and experience in dysphagia and independent dysphagia management is a requirement of this post. You will have relevant experience in managing adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.
Evidence of appropriate qualification and HCPC membership is essential. Driving/car access is an essential requirement for this post.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities for the Band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist are to:
- Independently assess, diagnose and treat adults with complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties.
- Manage and prioritise a complex community caseload, including triaging new referrals.
- Develop care plans, maintain accurate records and communicate recommendations to patients, carers and professionals.
- Use evidence-based interventions, outcome measures and AAC where appropriate.
- Work closely with the MDT and refer to other services when required.
- Support FEES provision and provide specialist advice or second opinions.
- Supervise students and junior staff, including line management and appraisal responsibilities.
- Contribute to training, clinical supervision, audits, service development and clinical governance.
- Maintain professional competence, safeguarding responsibilities and compliance with organisational policies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
***Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for Band 6 SLT positions.***
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.
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This advert is for BANK Band 6 Adult Community Specialist Speech & Language Therapist with Bromley Healthcare CIC in Bromley, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata. The contract type is Bank: 3 months. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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