Job overview
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability
Band 6
It’s hard to put into words what makes this role truly special, but we’ll give it our best shot.
You became a Speech and Language Therapist because you’re passionate about communication, inclusion, and making a difference. About helping people. Sounds about, right?
Well, we’ve got an incredible opportunity waiting for you in our Community Learning Disability Team. In this role, your skills will go far—and the impact you make will be profound. The learning disability population is such an amazing group to work with. The individual and families really value the support you give and the relationships you build.
You’ll be working with adults who have a LD, supporting their communication, eating and drinking needs. The caseload is wonderfully varied - no two days are the same. One day you might be in a client’s home, the next in a day centre, supported living setting, or nursing home. You’ll meet people from all walks of life, with different goals, abilities, and stories - and you’ll be there to help amplify their voices and support their independence.
You don’t need direct experience with LD - we’ll provide all the training you need. This role could be a perfect fit if you’re looking to transition from paediatrics or a specialist school setting, with plenty of transferable skills and support to help you thrive.
Interview date TBC
Main duties of the job
What you’ll do
- Provide a quick turn-around of dysphagia assessments and interventions
- Deliver specialist SLT input Assess, develop, and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes that make a genuine difference.
- Work as part of an expert multidisciplinary team Join psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and behaviour specialists -each one passionate about delivering the very best support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Specialist Speech & Language Therapist with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum ( pro rata) incl HCAS ( Outer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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