# Specialist Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/51747d89-25ad-4f41-ac25-c92fe94c6627 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/51747d89-25ad-4f41-ac25-c92fe94c6627.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dartford - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £45,953 - £54,254 pa inc - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working may be required) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T08:52:38.024Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Sidcup/Oxleas_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Adult_Community_Physical_Health_Services/Adult_Community_Physical_Health_Services-v8064758 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8064758?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.oxleas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview ***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post*** We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Bexley Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team. The post holder will work with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders in the community, so if you have a special interest in these areas, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to develop as a Speech and Language Therapist. Our service actively encourages ongoing professional development, and we will offer you regular clinical supervision and access to relevant courses. We have access to videofluoroscopy and FEES at the local acute care hospitals, and we can carry out instrumental assessments as needed for our clients. Experience working independently in assessing and treating people with dysphagia is essential for this role. Experience of videofluoroscopy/FEES would be an advantage however full training and support will be provided. The role sits alongside the Bexley Community Neurorehabilitation team, with their own team of Specialist Neuro Speech and Language Therapists. ### Main duties of the job You will be providing specialist assessment, rehabilitation, and advice for individuals with swallowing and communication difficulties. It is a community-based service for residents living in the London Borough of Bexley, in a location that suits their rehabilitation need, which includes their place of residence (home or care homes), day centres, outpatient clinics or place of work. You will get the opportunity to be a part of service innovation and quality improvement projects. The service can be provided from 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. There is potential for weekend working in the future of this service. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To provide specialist speech and language therapy input to clients with communication and swallowing impairments as part of the Bexley Community Speech and Language Therapy Team. - To work as a lone and autonomous practitioner in the community. - To work with dietitians, specialist teams like ENT, psychology, palliative care and other health and social care practitioners to manage those with long term conditions, voice disorders and dysfluency. - To supervise therapy assistants and Speech & Language Therapy students. - There may be the opportunity to set up and run speech and language therapist therapy groups for individuals with communication impairments and their significant others. ## Job Details ***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post*** We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Bexley Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team. The post holder will work with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders in the community, so if you have a special interest in these areas, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to develop as a Speech and Language Therapist. Our service actively encourages ongoing professional development, and we will offer you regular clinical supervision and access to relevant courses. We have access to videofluoroscopy and FEES at the local acute care hospitals, and we can carry out instrumental assessments as needed for our clients. Experience working independently in assessing and treating people with dysphagia is essential for this role. Experience of videofluoroscopy/FEES would be an advantage however full training and support will be provided. The role sits alongside the Bexley Community Neurorehabilitation team, with their own team of Specialist Neuro Speech and Language Therapists. ## Job Description You will be providing specialist assessment, rehabilitation, and advice for individuals with swallowing and communication difficulties. It is a community-based service for residents living in the London Borough of Bexley, in a location that suits their rehabilitation need, which includes their place of residence (home or care homes), day centres, outpatient clinics or place of work. You will get the opportunity to be a part of service innovation and quality improvement projects. The service can be provided from 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. There is potential for weekend working in the future of this service. ## Responsibilities To provide specialist speech and language therapy input to clients with communication and swallowing impairments as part of the Bexley Community Speech and Language Therapy Team. To work as a lone and autonomous practitioner in the community. To work with dietitians, specialist teams like ENT, psychology, palliative care and other health and social care practitioners to manage those with long term conditions, voice disorders and dysfluency. To supervise therapy assistants and Speech & Language Therapy students. There may be the opportunity to set up and run speech and language therapist therapy groups for individuals with communication impairments and their significant others. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Car owner/driver - Current valid driving license for use in UK ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of undertaking risk assessment and risk management - Experience of participating in a videofluoroscopy clinic - Experience of working with dysphagia - Experience of teaching others on speech and language therapy related topics - Experience in a community setting **Desirable** - Experience of supervising assistants and students - Experience organising and delivering therapy in group settings - Experience and/or knowledge in dysfluency and voice disorders ### Education / Qualifications **Essential** - Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent - HCPC Registered - Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - Evidence of completed post-qualification dysphagia competencies **Desirable** - Membership of Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs) - Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist short courses ### Knowledge, Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Knowledge of the evidence base for effective treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders - Established knowledge of relevant assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions - Ability to communicate complex information to others where there may be barriers to understanding - Ability to work collaboratively within a variety of teams and across organisations **Desirable** - Experience of contributing to service development projects ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1847) - [privacy notice for staff (pdf, 268.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1659) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 328.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10355441) - [important additional information for candidates (please read carefully) (pdf, 160.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1656) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.