# Specialist Speech & Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/f3231ace-3592-49a7-aebb-58ba8efc2a07 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/f3231ace-3592-49a7-aebb-58ba8efc2a07.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Croydon Health Services NHS Trust - **Town:** Thornton Heath - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £45,953 - £54,254 per annum ( pro rata) incl HCAS ( Outer) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T10:51:51.518Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Croydon/Croydon_Health_Services_NHS_Trust/Adult_Learning_Disability/Adult_Learning_Disability-v8055069 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8055069?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ************** PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS JOB************* ## Job Details 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 ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities ************** PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS JOB************* ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Experience/qualification in dysphagia - Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) **Desirable** - Experience in using symbol software packages to produce easy read resources ### Assessment **Essential** - Working knowledge of issues relating to people with learning disabilities **Desirable** - Good verbal presentation skills ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities **Desirable** - Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to be a good team member ### Qualifications **Essential** - Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification - Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council **Desirable** - Evidence of CPD relating to client group ## Documents - [chs accomodation (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1725) - [job description (pdf, 499.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10344832) - [croydon trust values (pdf, 324.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2317) - [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2414) - [chs dbs policy statement (pdf, 53.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=972) - [map of croydon university hospital (pdf, 95.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=974) ## 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.