Acute Lead Speech & Language Therapist
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Dartford, DA2 8DA
Salary
£51,657 to £58,785
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
The Adult SLT team at Darent Valley Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a part-time [0.8wte] permanent Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech & Languag...
Leadership & Professional Development
Strong leadership skills are essential. You will play an active role in shaping the service through:
- Clinical governance, service evaluation and ongoing development
- Line management and supervision of SLT colleagues
- Leading and contributing to audits, quality improvement projects and training initiatives
- Delivering teaching across wards and multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting junior SLTs, SLTAs and students
We are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You will have access to:
- Regular clinical and managerial supervision
- Peer support within a highly collaborative team
- A wide range of CPD opportunities, both formal and informal
- Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and cross-disciplinary working
- A team passionate about raising the profile of Speech and Language Therapy across the Trust
Please watch our recruitment video to hear more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4ZCMlSDW0o
We would be delighted to welcome another enthusiastic and committed SLT to our team.
If you would like further information or wish to discuss the role, please contact dgn-tr.sltdvh@nhs.net or call 01322 428593. Visits to the department are warmly encouraged.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
- Knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- IT Literate
Education and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practise
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- Evidence of CPD relevant to role
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience in associated specialties
- Experience of management of a wide range of complex pathologies
- Experience in supervision and clinical education of more junior staff, students and assistants
Desirable
- Experience of tracheostomy assessment and management
- Experience carrying out videofluoroscopy and/or FEES assessment including analysis and report writing
- Experience in line management
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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