Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 13/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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 an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team on a fixed-term contract until March 2027. The role involves working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of communication and swallowing impairments in adults. The postholder will manage neurological and non-neurological caseloads, including dysphagia, with access to videofluoroscopy. Strong clinical and managerial support, CPD, and supervision are provided.
Essential criteria
- Qualified Speech & Language Therapist
- Completed dysphagia competencies
- HCPC Registration
- Experience of working in adult neurology in NHS
Desirable criteria
- RCSLT membership
- Minimum of 2 years working with adults
- Experience in videofluoroscopy
- Experience working in stroke
- Experience working with non-neuro dysphagia caseload
- Evidence of autonomy working with broad adult caseload
- Evidence of MDT working
- Completed audit/ service development
- Delivered training
- Other
- Valid licence to drive in UK with access to vehicle for work purposes
- Qualified Speech & Language Therapist
- Completed dysphagia competencies
- HCPC Registration
- Experience of working in adult neurology in NHS
- RCSLT membership
- Minimum of 2 years working with adults
- Experience in videofluoroscopy
- Experience working in stroke
- Experience working with non-neuro dysphagia caseload
- Evidence of autonomy working with broad adult caseload
- Evidence of MDT working
- Completed audit/ service development
- Delivered training
- Other
- Valid licence to drive in UK with access to vehicle for work purposes
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £41,957 – £50,387 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Surrey Downs Health & Care
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your expertise in neurorehabilitation?
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.
This role is ideal for an existing Band 6, or an experienced Band 5 ready for career progression. While two years' post-registration experience is desirable, we welcome applicants with relevant transferable skills.
You will join a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering stroke-supported discharge and neurorehabilitation pathways across inpatient and community settings. The role includes managing neurological and non-neurological caseloads, including dysphagia, with access to videofluoroscopy to support clinical decision-making.
We offer strong clinical and managerial support, with a clear commitment to evidence-based practice, CPD, regular supervision, and career development.
The postholder will primarily be based at Dorking Community Hospital, with flexibility to support outpatient clinics, home visits, and care homes across Surrey Downs as required.
A valid UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.
Main duties of the job
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