# Specialist Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/6316b61f-1aca-4934-99f8-cf731cae0756 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/6316b61f-1aca-4934-99f8-cf731cae0756.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Kent and Canterbury Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T13:52:56.939Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Canterbury/East_Kent_Hospitals_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy/Speech_Language_Therapy-v7570844 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7570844?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Broad knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to stroke, (acquired communication and swallowing disorders). - Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to neuro rehabilitation). - Evidence based knowledge of a wide variety of treatment techniques and strategies relevant adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders. - Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit. - Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to role). ### Other requirements **Essential** - Awareness of Trust Vision, Mission and Values - Able to travel between sites - Ability to work flexibly over 7-days including weekends and bank holidays ### Qualifications and training **Essential** - Hold a diploma/degree in Speech and Language Therapy with appropriate HCPC registration - Evidence of completion of post graduate RCSLT Dysphagia Competencies/or equivalent **Desirable** - Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). - Competencies in videofluoroscopy, FEES, tracheostomy or critical care ### Clinical skills and experience **Essential** - Independently able to manage a busy caseload. - Independent in the field of dysphagia - Experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders following acquired brain injury. - Experience of delivering training. - Excellent interpersonal and counselling skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills. - Highly developed negotiating and problem-solving skills. - Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills. - Specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of complex communication difficulties. - Skills in specialist dysphagia management. - High levels of verbal and non-verbal communication skills. - Willingness and ability to be a good team player. - Excellent organisational skills. - Good auditory discrimination skills and knowledge of phonetic transcription. - Ability to manage difficult, complex situations and seek support if necessary. - Relevant IT skills. **Desirable** - Experience of working within an acute hospital setting - Membership at relevant CENs ### Personal/professional attributes **Essential** - Ability to work under pressure - Flexible and adaptable ## Documents - [applicant pack (pdf, 635.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9822600) - [b6 slt neuro rehabilitation_job description and person specification (pdf, 548.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9853414) ## 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.