Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

• This is a B6 role, but can be adapted to suit a more newly-qualified Speech and Language Therapist at Band 5, preceptorship and appropriate training would be provided as required.
• This is a 3 day a week 0.6 WTE post.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with people with a learning disability to improve their life experiences. You will need to be strongly motivated to make significant improvements in the relationships and communication environments of some of the most excluded people in society as described in the Transforming Care literature and according to the RCSLT's Five Good Communication Standards. You will also need to be committed to supporting the physical health needs of people through dysphagia management as the service works to implement the recommendations of CIPOLD (Confidential Inquiry into Premature deaths Of people with Learning Disabilities)

About us
Ideally, you will have been working as a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and have gained a post basic dysphagia qualification or relevant experience in dysphagia. But as stated above, we are also able to offer the post at band 5 with a view to progressing to band 6. Post-graduate dysphagia training will be provided if required, as will close support and supervision from more experienced Speech and Language Therapists and support from a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.

There is a new opportunity within this role to work with one of the services provided by the trust to develop Inclusive Communication in a strategic and organisational way.

The post is based in Uckfield which is well connected to all parts of this beautiful rural and coastal area and the post-holder will work within our multi-disciplinary community learning disability team which we provide in partnership with social services. The varied and interesting clinical work is mostly in the community and is mainly rural so you will need to be able to travel between locations in a timely manner.

Details

• Date posted: 15 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 354-LD-20353-1

Job responsibilities
You would be joining a dynamic speech and language therapy team in Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust with a national profile and a commitment to continuing professional development. The service operates according to a new set of multi-disciplinary NICE-based clinical pathways. All team members are encouraged to contribute to developments in working practice and there are opportunities for career progression. We provide frequent specialist supervision and peer support networks and an environment where innovative and progressive practice are encouraged. Sussex is a beautiful part of the country, with easy access to the sea and countryside.

Informal visits are encouraged. For more information about the role and to arrange a visit, please call Hazel Brewer Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist on 0300 304 0313

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential:
  • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Masters qualification or equivalent.
  • Health Professions Council - licence to practice
  • Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Evidence of completion of specialist short courses related to learning disabilities
  • Post-basic qualification in dysphagia.
• Desirable:
  • Registered Makaton Tutor

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Bellbrook centre, Bell Lane, Uckfield, TN22 1QL, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

• Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist: Hazel Brewer
• Email: spft.cldtadminwest@nhs.net
• Phone: 03003040313

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