Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
18 months clinical experience as SLT with adults
- Experience
Experience working as an SLT with adults who have neurological conditions
- Experience
Completed RCSLT Band 5 competencies
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Identifies what attracts them to this specific post at Croydon Health services Trust
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Demonstrates commitment to working with adults with neurological conditions
- Qualification & Education
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Qualification & Education
Registered with HCPC
- Qualification & Education
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
- Knowledege & Understanding
Knowledge of national policies and clinical guidelines
- Knowledege & Understanding
Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- SKILLS / ABILITIES
Car driver/Motor bike with access to vehicle for work
Job overview
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6
An opportunity has arisen, for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Community Domiciliary and Out-Patient SLT Team within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.
At a Specialist level to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge clients referred with communication and swallowing difficulties.
The post holder will be expected to work in a variety of settings depending on their rotation, including Croydon University Hospital, Broad Green Centre, the patient’s own home and other community settings as required.
Interview Date TBC
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role *****
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 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum incl HCAS (outer). The contract type is Permanent: Community/ Out-patient. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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