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Speech and Language Therapist
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 2336054
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Band 5 speech and language therapist posts in the adult community speech & language therapy team, based in Derby and South Derbyshire.
There are opportunities for 2 permanent posts, with the possibility of a joint post across community and acute teams in Derby.
We are looking for a proactive, flexible and enthusiastic SLT who demonstrates skill, knowledge and evidence-based management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
We can offer robust support and supervision to newly qualified SLTs and in-house dysphagia training which would be completed in the first few months of appointment.
Please note that as this is a community role, you are required to have a means of transport between community locations and patient homes during the working day.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for HCPC and RCSLT registered Speech and Language Therapists or a graduate with registration imminent or applied for with an interest in working with adults with acquired neurological and related conditions in community and hospital environments,
Applications from SLTs with skills in dysphagia management are particularly welcomed.
You will be confident in your abilities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice, with assessment and therapeutic experience and ideally some dysphagia management skills in this area.
You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and be a strong team player.
As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.
Please note that the interviews for these posts will be held on the 12th and 13th October 2026.
About us
We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of more than 90 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire.
The Purpose and Activities of DCHS: Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
842-SCS-7769-26
Job locations
Repton Health Centre
Askew Grove
Repton
DE65 6SH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised SLT degree, in place or imminently to be awarded
- HCPC registered or applied for
- Registered member of RCSLT
Desirable
- Post grad certificate in dysphagia management
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience including dysphagia, stroke or rehab experience
- In depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for client group.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience as SLT in NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Good presentation skills, written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team player, providing mentorship, supervision and second opinions
Desirable
- Experience of independent assessment and management of dysphagia
- Experience of coaching/mentoring others
- Understanding of/experience with AAC aids, programmes, devices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised SLT degree, in place or imminently to be awarded
- HCPC registered or applied for
- Registered member of RCSLT
Desirable
- Post grad certificate in dysphagia management
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience including dysphagia, stroke or rehab experience
- In depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for client group.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience as SLT in NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Good presentation skills, written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team player, providing mentorship, supervision and second opinions
Desirable
- Experience of independent assessment and management of dysphagia
- Experience of coaching/mentoring others
- Understanding of/experience with AAC aids, programmes, devices
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Repton Health Centre
Askew Grove
Repton
DE65 6SH
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Repton Health Centre
Askew Grove
Repton
DE65 6SH
United Kingdom