Speech and Language Therapist ( SALT ) – Band 7 – Neurological Rehabilitation
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: £47,810 – £50,275 per annum
Hours: Full time or Part Time Hours available

About the Role
AXIA Healthcare are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded 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 are seeking an experienced Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join their skilled and passionate team. In this senior role, you will combine advanced clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities – shaping service delivery, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring the highest standards of patient-centred care.

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SLT looking to take ownership of their caseload, lead service improvements, and inspire a small but growing team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the Speech and Language Therapy provision within the service, ensuring best practice and clinical excellence

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

• Undertake comprehensive assessments to inform and oversee tailored treatment plans

• Take a lead role in care planning, complex case discussions and rehabilitation strategies

• Provide expert clinical supervision, mentorship and professional guidance to junior SLT colleagues

• Drive service development initiatives, including reviewing and improving clinical pathways and protocols

• Contribute to and influence interdisciplinary team (IDT) decision-making, goal setting and outcome reviews

• Lead and deliver staff training to enhance communication and swallowing management skills across the wider team

• Liaise with external agencies and community services to ensure smooth discharge planning and continuity of care

• Maintain accurate, timely 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, with advanced competencies in assessment and management

• Evidence of substantial post-qualification experience within neurological rehabilitation, including complex case management

• Proven leadership skills – able to inspire, guide and support a team

• Strong track record of service improvement or pathway development

• Expertise in managing cognitive-communication disorders and complex swallowing needs

• Skilled in the use of relevant outcome measures and assessment tools

• Excellent communication, influencing and collaborative working skills across all levels

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive induction programme

• Commitment to ongoing CPD and funded professional development opportunities

• 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