Job summary
Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Band 7
£53,751 - £60,651 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
We are inviting youto apply to this exciting post in our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. 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, our rehab beds and in outpatient clinics.
This post would suit a dynamic and reflective therapist who is committed to providing excellent clinical care and who is a positive team player. As a service, we are hugely supportive of innovation and change and you will be afforded the flexibility to be creative.Our recent developments include a new community-led FEES service and the setting up of a dedicated PD service which incorporates FEES and EMST in partnership with PDUK. As we also run dysfluency and voice caseloads which we are looking to enhance and expand, we would also welcome candidates who have experience in these areas or have a desire to develop skills in these specialisms and apply their leadership skills to market, grow and optimise these provisions.In short, this post is an excellent opportunity to build your CV.
Flexible working and part-time applications will be considered and as an organisation we pride ourselves in the level of flexibility afforded to our staff in line with our health and wellbeing value.
Proposed interview week beginning 1st September 2025
Main duties of the job
Postgraduate training and experience in dysphagia is a requirement of this post. You will have relevant experience in managing adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.Experience of FEES and/or managing a voice caseload is desirable.
You will be expected to contribute to line management, audit 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.
Bromley Healthcare Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team
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Our clinicians have the opportunity to develop skills in a range of specialist areas including voice, stammering, neurorehab as well as group, clinic and domiciliary caseloads.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description or further information on the detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Health and Care Professions Council Licence to practice.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to specialism.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership course
- Member of relevant CEN(s).
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Completion of recruitment and selection training
- Completion of clinical supervision training.
- Level 2 FEES practitioner
- Evidence of successful completion of short course for voice disorders (e.g. the accent method, Estill).
Specific Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of complex dysphagia and communication patients.
- To be competent in handling the emotional and psychosocial aspects of working with a complex SLT caseload in the community.
- Developed negotiation and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities when required by line manager.
- Specialist knowledge of a range of approaches to therapy
- In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the role
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Full UK drivers' license with access to a car for work purposes.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience working with an adult acquired caseload in any setting
- 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 quality improvement and/or clinical audit.
Desirable
- Significant experience of community working.
- Development and delivery education and training packages.
- Training and experience in counselling clients.
- Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
- Assessment and treatment of patients with voice disorders.
- Experience of participating in FEES assessments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Health and Care Professions Council Licence to practice.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to specialism.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership course
- Member of relevant CEN(s).
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Completion of recruitment and selection training
- Completion of clinical supervision training.
- Level 2 FEES practitioner
- Evidence of successful completion of short course for voice disorders (e.g. the accent method, Estill).
Specific Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of complex dysphagia and communication patients.
- To be competent in handling the emotional and psychosocial aspects of working with a complex SLT caseload in the community.
- Developed negotiation and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities when required by line manager.
- Specialist knowledge of a range of approaches to therapy
- In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the role
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Full UK drivers' license with access to a car for work purposes.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience working with an adult acquired caseload in any setting
- 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 quality improvement and/or clinical audit.
Desirable
- Significant experience of community working.
- Development and delivery education and training packages.
- Training and experience in counselling clients.
- Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
- Assessment and treatment of patients with voice disorders.
- Experience of participating in FEES assessments
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).
