Adult Speech and Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
HiveMind found a sponsorship-friendly statement in the source advert welcoming applicants who require a visa. Always confirm on the source before applying.
“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across community and inpatient neurological rehabilitation settings. You will provide assessment and intervention through various settings, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. The position offers excellent opportunities for professional development, clinical supervision, and multidisciplinary working.
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Health Professions Council licence to practise
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Achievement of Dysphagia competencies
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses relevant to the adult caseload
- Membership/attendance Special Interest Groups relevant to the post
- Good presentation skills in both verbal and written form
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation
- Ability to independently integrate complex information to manage individual clients
- Highly developed hearing, concentration and perceptual skills
- Ability to transcribe/analyse speech phonetically
- Ability to negotiate with and influence people
- Experience relevant to an adult caseload
- Management of dysphagia in acute, rehabilitation, community, OP settings
- Able to demonstrate the application of in depth, new and ongoing learning and experience to clinical practice
- Well-established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to an adult client group including: Dysphagia/Dysphasia/Dysarthria/ Dyspraxia/Dysphonia/Dysfluency/Dysgra phia/ Dyslexia/Dementia
- Well-established knowledge of a range of relevant therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group (as above)
- Knowledge of professional standards including record keeping
- Well-established knowledge of the management of people with progressive neurological conditions
- Knowledge of the range and applications of communication aids
- Knowledge of the application and protocol for use of videofluoroscopy
- A good understanding of the roles of other professionals in acute, rehabilitation and community settings
- Well-established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults
Desirable criteria
- Attainment of Videofluoroscopy competencies
- Demonstrates an ability to be an effective team member
- High level of interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening, empathy and sensitivity
- Ability to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with distressing conditions
- Ability to reflect on, analyse and develop own performance
- Ability to self-monitor and seek support/advice as appropriate
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work clinically, professionally and within the organisation
- A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Qualifications & Training
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Health Professions Council licence to practise
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Achievement of Dysphagia competencies
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses relevant to the adult caseload
- Membership/attendance Special Interest Groups relevant to the post
- Good presentation skills in both verbal and written form
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation
- Ability to independently integrate complex information to manage individual clients
- Highly developed hearing, concentration and perceptual skills
- Ability to transcribe/analyse speech phonetically
- Ability to negotiate with and influence people
- Experience relevant to an adult caseload
- Management of dysphagia in acute, rehabilitation, community, OP settings
- Able to demonstrate the application of in depth, new and ongoing learning and experience to clinical practice
- Well-established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to an adult client group including: Dysphagia/Dysphasia/Dysarthria/ Dyspraxia/Dysphonia/Dysfluency/Dysgra phia/ Dyslexia/Dementia
- Well-established knowledge of a range of relevant therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group (as above)
- Knowledge of professional standards including record keeping
- Well-established knowledge of the management of people with progressive neurological conditions
- Knowledge of the range and applications of communication aids
- Knowledge of the application and protocol for use of videofluoroscopy
- A good understanding of the roles of other professionals in acute, rehabilitation and community settings
- Well-established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults
- Attainment of Videofluoroscopy competencies
- Demonstrates an ability to be an effective team member
- High level of interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening, empathy and sensitivity
- Ability to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with distressing conditions
- Ability to reflect on, analyse and develop own performance
- Ability to self-monitor and seek support/advice as appropriate
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work clinically, professionally and within the organisation
- A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 12d
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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Adult Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service.
This varied role spans both our Community Team and specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, providing a diverse caseload of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties resulting from stroke, acquired brain injury, progressive neurological conditions, dementia, voice disorders and dysfluency.
As part of our integrated service, which covers acute care, stroke, inpatient neurological rehabilitation and community services, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians across a range of specialist areas. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, clinical supervision and multidisciplinary working.
The successful candidate will provide assessment and intervention within inpatient neurological rehabilitation and community settings, including clinics, home visits and virtual appointments, ensuring care is delivered in the most appropriate setting to meet patient need.
We welcome applications from experienced Band 6 therapists, as well as motivated Band 5 therapists who are ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive
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