Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a 30-hour Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist opportunity within the Harrow Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) Service. The role involves providing domiciliary and outpatient assessment and therapy for adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties, including those with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. You will manage a varied specialist caseload, contribute to service development, and support junior colleagues. The team achieved Quality Development Unit (QDU) status in May 2024, reflecting a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Registration with relevant professional body
Desirable criteria
- Registration with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of further study e.g. postgraduate degree, short courses relating to community setting
- Management of neurological and long term conditions
- Assessment & treatment of complex clients with speech, language, communication needs and dysphagia
- Working with carers & MDT
- Writing reports and maintaining case notes
- Delivering and evaluating training
- Management of own caseload
- Applying the principals of research methodology through clinical audit
- Developing reflective clinical practice in self
- Member of a relevant CEN
- Experience of working in acute and community settings as well as in nursing homes
- Experience of supervising junior members of staff
- Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of assessment tools relating the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs.
- Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relating to the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs
- Ability to work in a less predictable environment and able to prioritise own workload with well-developed concentration skills.
- Demonstration of good analytical and reflection skills
- Education/Qualification
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Registration with relevant professional body
- Registration with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of further study e.g. postgraduate degree, short courses relating to community setting
- Management of neurological and long term conditions
- Assessment & treatment of complex clients with speech, language, communication needs and dysphagia
- Working with carers & MDT
- Writing reports and maintaining case notes
- Delivering and evaluating training
- Management of own caseload
- Applying the principals of research methodology through clinical audit
- Developing reflective clinical practice in self
- Member of a relevant CEN
- Experience of working in acute and community settings as well as in nursing homes
- Experience of supervising junior members of staff
- Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of assessment tools relating the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs.
- Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relating to the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs
- Ability to work in a less predictable environment and able to prioritise own workload with well-developed concentration skills.
- Demonstration of good analytical and reflection skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £45,953 – £54,254 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Central London Community Health Trust
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
We're delighted to offer a brand-new 30-hour Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist opportunity within our welcoming Harrow Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) Service .
In May 2024 , our team achieved Quality Development Unit (QDU) status , recognising our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and continuous service improvement.
In this role, you'll provide domiciliary and outpatient assessment and therapy for adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties , including those with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. You'll manage a varied specialist caseload, contribute to service development projects, and support the supervision and development of junior colleagues.
Based across Honeypot Lane Health Centre and Alexandra Avenue Health Centre , you'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team with strong links to our Acute Speech and Language Therapy Service, Harrow Dietetics Service and wider Rehabilitation Team, offering excellent opportunities for collaboration and professional development.
If you're looking to develop your clinical expertise, contribute to innovative service improvements and make a real difference to patients' lives, we'd love to
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