Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum / pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Worthing, BN11 1RY |
| Company: | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7696252/150-CP2317-PC |
Summary
We are seeking Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly and supportive Adult SLT Service in Worthing. Fulltime or part-time hours will be considered, and flexible working options are available.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide a specialist clinical service to adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties, working across community settings and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role offers excellent opportunities for clinical development, regular supervision, and involvement in service improvement projects.
The position will be based at Southfield House in Worthing. As this is a community-based role, you will need to travel across Worthing and surrounding areas to deliver care in clinics, domiciliary settings, and care homes. Access to a car and a valid UK driving licence (or ability to travel efficiently across sites) is essential.
• Provide specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Independently manage a complex caseload, prioritising care and ensuring continuity across community settings.
• Develop individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs).
• Deliver training and support to SLT assistants, students, and other professionals; evaluate training effectiveness.
• Act as a specialist resource, offering advice and guidance to colleagues and external professionals.
• Participate in case conferences and MDT meetings, initiating these when required.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and produce timely reports in line with HCPC, RCSLT, and Trust standards.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and contribute to audit, research, and service development activities.
• Adhere to clinical governance, risk management, and information governance policies.
• Provide specialist advice on swallowing and communication risks, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Support and mentor peers, junior therapists, and students; assist with induction of new team members.
• Keep up to date with current research and best practice, engaging in CPD and mandatory training.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of equipment and resources, reporting needs to line managers.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
What we are looking for:
• Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working with adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently and work collaboratively within MDTs
• Strong communication skills and commitment to evidence-based practice
Please refer to job description and person specification for all details.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026