Developing Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Location
Dartford, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/12/2025
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Description
We are excited to recruit a 12 month fixed term full-time Band 5 Stroke Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to work at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, on the South-East London/North-West Kent border. We would consider appointing a newly qualified or established Developing Specialist SLT with the required profile and enthusiasm. We are situated near South-East London with good transport links, where an additional 5% high cost of living allowance applies. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, proactive and flexible team.
The post holder will be working alongside Highly Specialist SLT Team Leads, Specialist SLTs and SLT Assistants. There are also well established Outpatient and Macmillan teams, and excellent team administrative support.
The successful applicant will work with stroke inpatients on the Stroke Unit, as a member of the Stroke MDT and the dedicated stroke SLT team. They would provide specialist SLT management for both the acute and rehabilitation stages of stroke patients’ treatment. The post holder will work towards becoming independent in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of swallowing and communication disorders. Experience with inpatient work and particularly dysphagia is desirable.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: George Baddeley Job title: Stroke SLT Team Lead Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01322 428593
The post holder will be working alongside Highly Specialist SLT Team Leads, Specialist SLTs and SLT Assistants. There are also well established Outpatient and Macmillan teams, and excellent team administrative support.
The successful applicant will work with stroke inpatients on the Stroke Unit, as a member of the Stroke MDT and the dedicated stroke SLT team. They would provide specialist SLT management for both the acute and rehabilitation stages of stroke patients’ treatment. The post holder will work towards becoming independent in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of swallowing and communication disorders. Experience with inpatient work and particularly dysphagia is desirable.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: George Baddeley Job title: Stroke SLT Team Lead Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01322 428593
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