Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust


Company:	Croydon Health Services
Salary:	£45,953 - £54,254 per annum ( pro rata) incl HCAS ( Outer)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Croydon, CR0 1AE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	5 Dec 2026

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Summary

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability

Although this post is advertised as a Band 6, we are willing to consider anappropriately qualified Band 5 or a progression role.

You became a Speech and Language Therapist because you’re passionate about communication, inclusion, and making a difference. About helping people. Sounds about, right?

Well, we’ve got an incredible opportunity waiting for you in our Community Learning Disability Team. The learning disability population is an amazing group to work with. The individual and families really value the support you give and the relationships you build.

You’ll be working with adults who have a learning disability, supporting their communication, eating and drinking needs. The caseload is wonderfully varied - no two days are the same.

One day you might be in a client’s home, the next in a day centre, supported living setting, or nursing home. You’ll meet people from all walks of life, with different goals, abilities, and stories - and you’ll be there to help amplify their voices and support their independence.

Youdon’t need direct experience with LD- we’ll provide all the training you need. This role could be a perfect fit if you’re looking to transition from paediatrics or a specialist school setting, with plenty of transferable skills and support to help you thrive.

Interview date TBC

What you’ll do

· Deliver specialist SLT input

Assess, develop, and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes that make a genuine difference.

· Work as part of an expert multidisciplinary team

Join psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and behaviour specialists -each one passionate about delivering the very best support.

• Provide a quick turn-around of dysphagia assessments and interventions.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

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This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Nov 2026

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