Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke
The closing date is 26 March 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a skilled enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, to join our supportive and progressive team of 14 speech and language therapists (SLTs) and 1 assistant, based at East Surrey Hospital. This acute hospital and the SLT service is growing rapidly with a busy, mixed caseload and specialities including stroke, critical care, and voice.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to demonstrate experience and advanced knowledge in the acute stroke unit. The Stroke Unit is a busy 36 bedded ward (Hyper Acute & Acute Stroke beds). You will work within an established multidisciplinary (MDT) team and will contribute to the daily board rounds, weekly MDT, goal setting and discharge planning meetings. You will be expected to support the MDT in the delivery of National Stroke Targets (Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) which inform service review and development.
This role will include active participation in the well-established, SLT-Led videofluoroscopy clinic as well as access to the inpatient FEES service. You will be supported to develop competencies in videofluoroscopy and FEES. The successful applicant will be supported by highly specialist practitioners in the team, and have access to a robust CPD and clinical supervision programme
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£23,209 to £27,948 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
326-7837551-RB
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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