Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust


Company:	Croydon Health Services
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 7

At a Highly Specialist level to assess, develop, treat and discharge adult clients referred with communication and swallowing difficulties within the main Croydon University Hospital and Community Departments, in particular the Out-Patient Voice Team.

To work in accordance with the Trust Consent to Treatment Policies

At a Highly Specialist level, to assess, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy Treatment for Adult clients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

To employ highly specialist interventions for patients/clients and carers who have severe disability and/or terminal illness on a daily basis; and evaluate outcomes.

To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge according to the standards of the Department and distribute these accordingly. To work as a member of the team, to provide an efficient, effective and co-ordinated Speech and Language Therapy Service.

To work as a member of the team, to provide a highly efficient, effective

co-ordinated Speech and Language Therapy Services

Interview Date TBC

To assist in the leadership and develop skills in the appropriate specialist area – Adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties in Adult Team.

To manage complex caseload independently

To monitor and evaluate own highly specialist service delivery and provide progress reports.

To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. To liaise with and refer to Principal or other Highly Specialist Therapists as appropriate.

To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.

To work independently accessing appraisal within an Individual Performance Framework at pre-determined intervals.

To provide student placements, including assessment of the placements as appropriate.

To provide second opinions and advice to more junior colleagues.

To be involved with support of students from other professional groups as appropriate within section/team.

To assist with identification of training needs within section/ team

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

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This advert closes on Friday 14 Aug 2026

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