Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)

Harmonia Careers


Date: 6 days ago
City: Leatherhead
Contract type: Part time
Job Summary

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex disabilities and those recovering from traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other neurological conditions? Were looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist whos passionate about changing lives through innovative care and rehabilitation.

At our state-of-the-art 48-bed centre in Leatherhead, Surrey, youll work alongside a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and physiotherapists, all focused on providing the highest standard of care.

We can offer a tier 2 visa sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

What You Will Be Doing

As part of our expert SLT team, you will:

Deliver specialized speech, language, and swallowing assessments for adults with communication and cognitive challenges.

Provide neurorehabilitation in a supportive residential setting, offering both individual and group interventions.

Play a key role in stroke recovery pathways, offering essential rehabilitation services that follow best practice and government policies.

Work directly with out-patients, delivering transformative care and advice.

Help design and develop SLT programs under the mentorship of senior SLTs.

Offer invaluable guidance to clients, families, and staff on managing dysphagia.

Why Join Us?

Be Part of Something Big: Were expanding our team to support even more people with disabilities. You will be part of a progressive organization with a rich history and an exciting future.

Grow With Us: We will support your professional growth through supervision, reflective practice, in-house training, and CPD opportunities.

Cutting-Edge Opportunities: Enhance your skills by attending VF clinics for referred clients and gain hands-on experience completing your dysphagia competencies.

Collaborative & Inclusive Team: You will work closely with a highly skilled team that values collaboration, ensuring the best outcomes for every client.

Join a Community: All staff participate in our key therapist/worker program, building connections with clients on their journey to recovery.

BENEFITS

About us

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts

Free on-site parking

Blue Light Card

Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.

BEING PART OF QEF MEANS

Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities.

You are passionate about your role

Promoting QEFs Equal Opportunities policy.

Being an active team player.

Being An Ambassador Of QEFs Values And Behaviours:

  • Everyone Matters,
  • Everyone Works Together,
  • Everyone Makes a Difference.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER

QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer

We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job

Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on [email protected] or 01372941144

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year plus excellent benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0117-25-0030

Job locations

Leatherhead Court

Woodlands Road

Leatherhead

Surrey

KT22 0BN

Job Description

Job responsibilities

  • To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
  • To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
  • To contribute, as a member of the speech and language therapy team, to the evaluation and audit of practice. This may lead to the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols/care pathways.
  • To liaise with other involved agencies and with clients and carers to provide an integrated service.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

  • To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
  • To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
  • To contribute, as a member of the speech and language therapy team, to the evaluation and audit of practice. This may lead to the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols/care pathways.
  • To liaise with other involved agencies and with clients and carers to provide an integrated service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or degree leading to the RCSLT Certificate to Practice
  • Registered member of RCSLT
  • Having a licence to practice with the Healthcare Professions Council

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Person Specification

Essential

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People

Address

Leatherhead Court

Woodlands Road

Leatherhead

Surrey

KT22 0BN

Employer's website

https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People

Address

Leatherhead Court

Woodlands Road

Leatherhead

Surrey

KT22 0BN

Employer's website

https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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