BANK Band 6 Adult Community Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

BANK Band 6 Adult Community Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Band 6

Main area Senior Speech and Language Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract Bank: 3 months Hours Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref 848-BHC-284-26

Site Beckenham Beacon Town Bromley Salary £45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/ :59 Interview date 22/10/2026

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview

BANK Adult Community Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

An opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking and expanding community adult speech and language therapy service. This role would suit and new or experienced band 6 with an interest acquired neurological disorders and service development.

Postgraduate training and experience in dysphagia and independent dysphagia management is a requirement of this post. You will have relevant experience in managing adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.

Evidence of appropriate qualification and HCPC membership is essential.Driving/car access is an essential requirement for this post.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities for the Band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist are to:

• Independently assess, diagnose and treat adults with complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties.
• Manage and prioritise a complex community caseload, including triaging new referrals.
• Develop care plans, maintain accurate records and communicate recommendations to patients, carers and professionals.
• Use evidence-based interventions, outcome measures and AAC where appropriate.
• Work closely with the MDT and refer to other services when required.
• Support FEES provision and provide specialist advice or second opinions.
• Supervise students and junior staff, including line management and appraisal responsibilities.
• Contribute to training, clinical supervision, audits, service development and clinical governance.
• Maintain professional competence, safeguarding responsibilities and compliance with organisational policies.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults.

Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits. As an example we have removed the 3,500 mileage reimbursement ceiling.

Bromley Healthcare's values place a strong focus on the health and well‑being of both colleagues and patients. We have our own staff physio and access to an in‑house counselling service, to name just a few of the initiatives set out to support our well‑being.

Our 'belonging' value focuses on building a community where inclusivity and diversity are celebrated and colleagues feel psychologically safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Our aim is for everyone to be listened to and have an equal opportunity to flourish. In line with our ‘continuous learning’ value, we are proud to embrace learning, quality improvement, and innovation in aspiring to be the best we can be.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for Band 6 SLT positions.***

Person specification

Qualifications

• Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.

Training

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to specialism.
• Evidence of Specialist Dysphagia Competencies or equivalent
• Completion of clinical supervision training.
• Previous FEES experience
• LSVT training

Experience

• Substantial clinical experience with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties
• 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 clinical audit/service evaluation/quality improvement
• Development and delivery education and training packages.
• Experience of supporting patients with AAC provision.
• Experience working in a community based or outpatient setting
• Experience working with a specialist caseload (such as voice or stammering)

Personal Qualities

• Good interpersonal skills/team work
• Knowledge of BHC
• Car driver with access to own car for work purposes
• Good team worker, showing initiative and interest in taking on responsibility

Professional Registration

• Health and Care Professions Council Licence to practice.
• Member of relevant CEN(s).
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.

Skills

• Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of communication patients.
• To be able to independently assess and manage patients with dysphagia
• To be competent in handling the emotional and psychosocial aspects of working with a complex SLT caseload in the community
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for dysphagia and communication and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures. (relevant to the specialist client group) such as NICE, NSF and Disability Discrimination Act
• Current UK driver’s license/Car driver with access to own car for work purposes

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel .

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co‑owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

• Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
• When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work‑related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
• All staff identified as AT‑RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
• The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
• Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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