Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) – Band 6 – Neurological Rehabilitation
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: £32,306 – £39,027 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

About the Role

AXIA Healthcare are delighted to be partnering with a specialist neurological rehabilitation hospital in Tonbridge, Kent. This welcoming and well-respected service supports individuals living with neurological conditions resulting from acquired brain injury, stroke, or progressive conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease.

We’re looking for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join their dedicated team. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth encouraged.

Due to the hospital’s location, being able to drive is highly recommended.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with leadership experience, as you’ll be guiding a small team of two – with the potential for the team to grow over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a varied caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence-based, person-centred approaches to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions

• Carry out thorough assessments and use your findings to inform tailored treatment plans

• Play a key role in care planning and rehabilitation strategies

• Work closely with patients and colleagues to set meaningful goals and regularly review progress

• Use outcome measures to track and enhance therapy effectiveness

• Offer clinical supervision, advice and support to junior SLT colleagues

• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and produce clear, detailed reports as required

• Contribute to staff training and development across the wider team

• Support discharge planning and liaise with community services to ensure continuity of care

• Maintain all clinical records to HCPC and RCSLT standards

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, with RCSLT and HCPC registration

• Completed Dysphagia training

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and learning

• Experience working with patients in a neurological setting

• Skilled in managing cognitive communication disorders

• Knowledge of relevant outcome measures and assessment tools

• Proven ability to establish therapy goals and deliver evidence-based interventions

• Strong contribution to interdisciplinary processes, including goal setting, meetings and reviews

Employee Benefits

• A full and supportive induction to help you settle in

• Ongoing commitment to your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme and sick pay

• Free on-site parking

• Wellbeing initiatives and staff support programmes

• Staff discounts on food

• Free annual flu vaccinations

How to Apply
If you’d like to know more or apply, please get in touch:
Erin Giles – Call or WhatsApp: 07927 531 438
Email: erin.giles@axiahealthcare.co.uk

Speech and Language Therapy / Speech and Language Therapist / Neurological Care / Neuro / Neurological Disability / Brain injury / Stroke / Multiple sclerosis / Parkinson’s / Huntington’s disease / HCPC / Neurological Rehabilitation / Complex Care / Experienced Speech and Language Therapist  / SALT