Job overview
Band 6/Development Band 6 Community
Remote working will be considered. Some attendance at base is required for meetings and training as a minimum.
Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) eager to specialise in managing swallowing difficulties and developing your leadership skills in a community setting? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic East Sussex SLT service. This position is available as a Band 6/Band 6 Development post.
Why Join Us?
- Protected CPD Time: Enjoy dedicated time for CPD with monthly clinical forums, regular supervision, and access to external training and CENs.
- Innovative Learning: Participate in initiatives in rehabilitation utilising cutting-edge tools like IOPI, Ampcare and EMST
- Integrated Service: Become part of a county-wide SLT service, offering opportunities to work across both acute and community settings.
- Collaborative Team: Be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional growth.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist who has completed their NQP competencies (ideally with post-basic dysphagia training) and is looking for their next step. This role will allow you to:
- Work alongside highly specialist SLTs and assistants in community services, including rehabilitation, voice, head & neck cancer, stroke, critical care, and neurological degenerative conditions.
- Gain experience in MDT working and rehabilitation across various clinical settings.
- Contribute to service improvement and innovative research projects, with time set aside in your job plan for development and collaboration.
- Engage in student education through our partnerships with higher education institutions, including pioneering virtual clinics using 360° cameras.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- To have worked under the supervision of a clinical specialist
- Experience of client centred goals
- Experience of managing own caseload and prioritisation
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute setting
- Experience of mentoring students / assistants
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of training other professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Professionals Council – Licence to practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Completion of RCSLT NQP competencies
Desirable
- Completion of specialist short courses in communication disorders/AAC
- Dysphagia trained, meeting the specialist level C RCSLT dysphagia competency framework
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This advert is for Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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