Speech and Language Therapist - Band 6
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, BA2 5RP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0279-26-0299 |
Summary
As aSpeech and Language Therapist,you will be part of our valued team in our SLT Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £38,682 to £46,580 Band 6 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day 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 to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing, from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose, changing lives through transforming health and care, 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 rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Essential Criteria At least 2 years experience as a qualified Speech and Language Therapist. Recognised degree or clinical qualification in Speech and Language Therapy. Registered with HCPC and RCSLT. Recognised dysphagia qualification or accredited training e.g. Level B dysphagia competence or above. Experience independently managing a busy caseload and triaging referrals appropriately. Experience working in community settings or similar environments, supporting adults with a range of acquired neurological conditions. Competent in a wide range of communication and swallowing assessments and treatments, following current best practice guidelines. Experience assessing mental capacity and supporting individuals with significant communication difficulties to make decisions wherever possible. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience providing training and support to family members or carers around communication or eating, drinking, and swallowing. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including good IT skills, organisational ability, and the ability to prioritise effectively. Experience recognising and raising safeguarding concerns, with appropriate support. Excellent organisational skills. Confident presenting to a range of audiences. Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.