Job summary
Adult Community Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Band 6
£44,485 - £52,521 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata
Full & Part - time considered
An opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking and expanding community adult speech and language therapy service. This role would suit and new or experienced band 6 with an interest acquired neurological disorders and service development.
We will consider applications for full or part-time candidates. Postgraduate training and experience in dysphagia and independent dysphagia management is a requirement of this post. You will have relevant experience in managing adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.
You will be expected to contribute to audit, QI and service development and will receive regular clinical supervision, support through team meetings, monthly clinical forums and access to further CPD opportunities. Evidence of appropriate qualification and HCPC membership is essential. Driving/car access is an essential requirement for this post. Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
Interviews to be held week commencing 22nd Jan 2026
Main duties of the job
This is a unique post where a suitably motivated experienced/new Band 6 SLT would have the following CV-building opportunities;
Delivering high-quality clinical care in the community in line with the national drive in preventative care.
Partaking in a full quality improvement project with support from the organisation's QI lead and senior therapists
FEES competencies and supporting inhouse, SLT led FEEs service
Ability to assist the reshaping of our service provision to local care home residents. This will include looking at models of delivery, streamlining the service and helping leads to review data capture in this area.
Supervision of SLT students and assistants
Bromley Healthcare Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team
We are a supportive and friendly team who work across the community of Bromley providing a service to patients in their own homes, care homes and in outpatient clinics.
We pride ourselves in providing our patients with high standards of care and regularly receive positive patient feedback. We are a sociable team with regular social events and opportunities for teamwork within and across the organisation.
Additional contact information
Please do not hesitate to arrange an on-site visit to learn more about our service.
About us
Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults.
Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits. As an example we have removed the 3,500 mileage reimbursement ceiling.
Bromley Healthcare's values place a strong focus on the health and well-being of both colleagues and patients. We have our own staff physio and access to an in-house counseling service, to name just a few of the initiatives set out to support our well-being.
Our 'belonging' value focuses on building a community where inclusivity and diversity are celebrated and colleagues feel psychologically safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Our aim is for everyone to be listened to and have an equal opportunity to flourish. In line with our 'continuous learning' value, we are proud to embrace learning, quality improvement, and innovation in aspiring to be the best we can be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for Band 6 SLT positions.***
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for Band 6 SLT positions.***
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to specialism.
- Evidence of Specialist Dysphagia Competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of clinical supervision training.
- Previous FEES experience
- LSVT training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
- Assessment, treatment, management of complex patients with progressive neurological conditions
- Experience of working with other professionals relevant to client groups.
- Experience of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff.
- Experience of being involved in clinical audit/service evaluation/quality improvement
Desirable
- Development and delivery education and training packages.
- Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
- Experience working in a community based or outpatient setting
- Experience working with a specialist caseload (such as voice or stammering)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills/team work
- Knowledge of BHC
- Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
- oGood team worker, showing initiative and interest in taking on responsibility
Professional Registration
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Licence to practice.
Desirable
- Member of relevant CEN(s).
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of communication patients.
- To be able to independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia
- To be competent in handling the emotional and psychosocial aspects of working with a complex SLT caseload in the community
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for dysphagia and communication and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures. (relevant to the specialist client group) such as NICE, NSF and Disability Discrimination Act
- Current UK driver's license/Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to specialism.
- Evidence of Specialist Dysphagia Competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of clinical supervision training.
- Previous FEES experience
- LSVT training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
- Assessment, treatment, management of complex patients with progressive neurological conditions
- Experience of working with other professionals relevant to client groups.
- Experience of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff.
- Experience of being involved in clinical audit/service evaluation/quality improvement
Desirable
- Development and delivery education and training packages.
- Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
- Experience working in a community based or outpatient setting
- Experience working with a specialist caseload (such as voice or stammering)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills/team work
- Knowledge of BHC
- Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
- oGood team worker, showing initiative and interest in taking on responsibility
Professional Registration
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Licence to practice.
Desirable
- Member of relevant CEN(s).
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of communication patients.
- To be able to independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia
- To be competent in handling the emotional and psychosocial aspects of working with a complex SLT caseload in the community
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for dysphagia and communication and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures. (relevant to the specialist client group) such as NICE, NSF and Disability Discrimination Act
- Current UK driver's license/Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
