Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Croydon, CR0 1EAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
2 days leftJob description
Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability Band 6-7 dependent on skills and experience You became a Speech and Language Thera...
Deliver specialist SLT inputAssess, develop, and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes that make a genuine difference.
Work as part of an expert multidisciplinary teamJoin psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and behaviour specialists -each one passionate about delivering the very best support.
Inspire and lead your teamSupervise and manage other Speech and Language Therapists, providing leadership in this specialism.
- **Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification and Registration with the Heath and Care Professions Council
- RCSLT accredited post graduate dysphagia qualification/ RCSLT dysphagia competencies framework
Desirable: - Postgraduate qualification in related field
Experience
Essential: - Considerable experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities
Desirable: - Experience of supervision and line management; - Significant experience in independently managing a complex dysphagia caseload
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and ability to update knowledge
Skills
Essential: - Developed skills in using symbol software packages and producing communication resources; - Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
How to apply
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Source
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First seen
3 November 2026
Last checked
4 November 2026
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