Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

HCRG Care Group; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at Gravesham Community Hospital. You will be responsible for assessing and treating adults with communication and swallowing disorders. The role offers a competitive salary between £35,392.00 and £42,618.00, along with various perks such as professional development and access to well-being support. The perfect candidate will have a recognised degree, HCPC registration, and experience in relevant therapies.

Benefits

NHS Pension

On-site parking

Access to My Reward Hub

Mental health support

Professional development opportunities

Free refreshments

Qualifications

• Proven experience with adults having communication and swallowing disorders.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.
• Confidence using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and advice for patients.
• Manage a varied caseload including neurological conditions.
• Contribute to service development and multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis

Person-centred interventions

Experience with communication and swallowing disorders

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

# Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist## 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 *Outstanding* by the CQC**Job Introduction**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 cafés 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)### Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist* **Salary** £37,338* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** HCRGCG/TP/116242/18412* **Contract Type** Permanent - Full Time* **Closing Date** 15 March, 2026* **Job Category** HCRG - Allied Health Professionals* **Business Unit** HCRG - North Kent* **Location** Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend , Flexible* **Posted on** 9 February, 2026