About this role
Job summary As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll be part of our supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend. You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £35,392.00 - £42,618.00 Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary. Plentiful on-site parking. Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you. Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates. Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to counselling, legal and financial advice, and post-trauma support
Main duties of the job As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll join our team at Gravesham Community Hospital, offering high-quality, person-centred care for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. You'll work 37.5 hours per week within a multidisciplinary team, providing in-person and telehealth interventions. With access to professional development through The Learning Enterprise, you'll enhance your clinical expertise in areas like neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, and more. We value your contributions, providing exclusive rewards such as discounts, NHS Pension, a high cost area supplement, and access to wages as you earn them. Embrace a proactive learning approach while working closely with senior clinicians. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for innovation within a leading care group.
About us HCRG Care Group is a reputable healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services. Located at Gravesham Community Hospital, our team thrives on innovation and continuous development, adapting to ensure flexible and effective therapy delivery. We prioritize staff well-being and professional growth, offering exclusive rewards, NHS Pension, discounts, and support for mental and physical health. Our open culture encourages ideas, backed by significant innovation funding annually. HCRG Care Group takes pride in upholding the highest clinical and quality standards, with most services rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, fostering an environment of excellence and inclusivity.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Package Description
As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll be part of our supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend.
You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
£35,392.00 - £42,618.00 Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary Plentiful on-site parking Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to counselling, legal and financial advice, and post-trauma support Ongoing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location An open, just culture where your ideas are encouraged and supported backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our services rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC
Job Introduction
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your skills in a friendly and forward-thinking community team?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team based at Gravesham Community Hospital, working 37.5 hours per week.
Youll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary service that encourages innovation and continuous development.Our team has adapted to provide flexible, person-centred care including a mix of in-person and telehealth interventions ensuring our patients continue to receive high-quality, evidence-based therapy.
Gravesham Community Hospital is conveniently located near St Georges Shopping Centre, surrounded by local cafs and shops, making it an ideal base location.
Main Responsibilities
As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you will:
Provide assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and advice for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. Work closely with senior clinicians to deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions. Manage a varied caseload that may include patients with neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, voice, and dysfluency disorders. Contribute to service development and multidisciplinary meetings as part of the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT). Receive support and supervision to develop clinical expertise and build confidence in your specialist areas.The Ideal Candidate
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification HCPC registration RCSLT membership Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders across a range of conditions, using a variety of assessments and therapy approaches A proactive approach to learning and development, with a passion for delivering person-centred care Confidence using IT systems and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification, HCPC registration, RCSLT membership
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 HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Gravesend
DA11 0DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)