Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6 *Band 5 SLT applicants will be considered to work towards Band 6*

We have a good opportunity in Adult Speech and Language Therapy, enabling us to recruit a Band 5/6 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) wishing to work in our Croydon Adult Community SLT Service area. Videofluorosopy training and/or participation in this rota as well as joint work within a supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge in assessment, treatment and management of patients who have acquired communication and swallowing problems following neurological events working primarily in an out-patient setting.

The post holder will be working in the Community base but may be asked to work , reflecting the Integrated care approach to our patients.

The post holder will receive excellent support from the Service and a firm commitment to continuing professional development. The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Croydon has Reflective Practice groups arranged, regular in-service meetings and a good social support network.

We would consider applications from newly qualified / Band 5 Therapists, if you wish to apply for the post.

Croydon is a dynamic town with links to Central London and the South Coast. The town center has good shopping, dining and entertainment facilities.

Interview date: Week of 12th November 2025

Main duties of the job

At a Specialist level to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge clients referred with communication and swallowing difficulties

To work as a member of the team, to provide an efficient, effective and co-

ordinated Speech and Language Therapy Service.

About us

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.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.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.