Job Description

Job Introduction

Package Description

As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you'll be part of our supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend.


You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

35,392.00 - 42,618.00 Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary Plentiful on-site parking Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing - from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to counselling, legal and financial advice, and post-trauma support Ongoing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise*
Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location An open, just culture where your ideas are encouraged and supported -- backed up by at least 100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our services rated Good or Outstandingby the CQC

Job Introduction

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your skills in a friendly and forward-thinking community team?


We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team based at Gravesham Community Hospital, working 37.5 hours per week.


You'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary service that encourages innovation and continuous development. Our team has adapted to provide flexible, person-centred care -- including a mix of in-person and telehealth interventions -- ensuring our patients continue to receive high-quality, evidence-based therapy.


Gravesham Community Hospital is conveniently located near St George's Shopping Centre, surrounded by local cafes and shops, making it an ideal base location.

Main Responsibilities

As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

Provide assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and advice for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. Work closely with senior clinicians to deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions. Manage a varied caseload that may include patients with neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, voice, and dysfluency disorders. Contribute to service development and multidisciplinary meetings as part of the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT). Receive support and supervision to develop clinical expertise and build confidence in your specialist areas.

The Ideal Candidate

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification HCPC registration RCSLT membership Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders across a range of conditions, using a variety of assessments and therapy approaches A proactive approach to learning and development, with a passion for delivering person-centred care * Confidence using IT systems and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)