Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Broad knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to stroke, (acquired communication and swallowing disorders).
- Knowledge
Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to neuro rehabilitation).
- Knowledge
Evidence based knowledge of a wide variety of treatment techniques and strategies relevant adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit.
- Knowledge
Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to role).
- Other requirements
Awareness of Trust Vision, Mission and Values
- Other requirements
Able to travel between sites
- Other requirements
Ability to work flexibly over 7-days including weekends and bank holidays
- Qualifications and training
Hold a diploma/degree in Speech and Language Therapy with appropriate HCPC registration
- Qualifications and training
Evidence of completion of post graduate RCSLT Dysphagia Competencies/or equivalent
- Clinical skills and experience
Independently able to manage a busy caseload.
- Clinical skills and experience
Independent in the field of dysphagia
- Clinical skills and experience
Experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders following acquired brain injury.
- Clinical skills and experience
Experience of delivering training.
- Clinical skills and experience
Excellent interpersonal and counselling skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Clinical skills and experience
Highly developed negotiating and problem-solving skills.
- Clinical skills and experience
Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills.
- Clinical skills and experience
Specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of complex communication difficulties.
- Clinical skills and experience
Skills in specialist dysphagia management.
- Clinical skills and experience
High levels of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Clinical skills and experience
Willingness and ability to be a good team player.
- Clinical skills and experience
Excellent organisational skills.
- Clinical skills and experience
Good auditory discrimination skills and knowledge of phonetic transcription.
- Clinical skills and experience
Ability to manage difficult, complex situations and seek support if necessary.
- Clinical skills and experience
Relevant IT skills.
- Personal/professional attributes
Ability to work under pressure
- Personal/professional attributes
Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications and training
Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Qualifications and training
Competencies in videofluoroscopy, FEES, tracheostomy or critical care
- Clinical skills and experience
Experience of working within an acute hospital setting
- Clinical skills and experience
Membership at relevant CENs
Job overview
Would you like to join our friendly and dynamic team of SLTs in Canterbury? We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) for a permanent opportunity working on the East Kent Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (EKNRU) at Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH).
Our Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team is passionate about supporting individuals with communication and swallowing in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. Our team vision is:
- To proactively and consistently offer high quality, responsive, person-centred care and intervention - To ensure every patient feels cared for, supported and empowered - To maximise quality of life by enabling each patient to optimise their communication, swallowing function and well-being
We are looking for like-minded SLTs to join our growing team! If you are enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated, then we would love you to come and join us at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust!
Main duties of the job
The desired candidate will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care to individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties following acquired brain injury. The desired candidate has specialist skills or is working towards obtaining these and is responsible for managing a clinical caseload of patients and maintaining accurate records of work. As a specialist SLT, you will assist in the supervision and training of more junior team members, assistants and students.
This post is based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital but there is infrequent but regular cross site working to support service development and case load management so the post holder should be able to travel to the other two main EKHUFT sites (WHH Ashford or QEQM Margate) when required.
As part of the role, we are pleased to be able to offer varied clinical opportunities across all three sites, quality improvement projects and highly skilled supervision and mentoring.
We are in the process of expanding our therapy input across a seven-day service, with regular groups, training and research opportunities, and embedded collaborative working with the MDT and external partners. Core working hours are Monday to Friday but the successful post-holder should be available to work across a seven day service, as required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
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.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist roles in Canterbury
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (01 Sep 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.