Specialist Speech & Language Therapist in Crawley inCrawley PUBLISHED FRI 3 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Flexible working, job‑share and part‑time options—ideal for carers and parents.
Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton for working parents.
Band 6 permanent role with salary £38,682–£46,580 and clear development pathways.
Positive staff survey results highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
Specialist community role with training, student supervision and multidisciplinary support.
Work locally across Sussex (Crawley, Hurstpierpoint, Horsham) — varied, community-based practice.
Take a specialist clinical role supporting adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties across Central Sussex. As a Band 6 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust you will deliver high-quality triage, assessment and treatment, work closely within multi-disciplinary teams, provide specialist reports and training, and support carers and families to reduce swallowing-related harm. The post is permanent (salary £38,682–£46,580), can be based at Crawley, Hurstpierpoint or Horsham (RH11 7DH), and the service welcomes applications for full-time, part-time, job-share and flexible working. You will need degree-level SLT qualifications, HCPC registration and RCSLT membership, post‑basic dysphagia experience, and a full driving licence with access to a vehicle; DBS checks and right-to-work checks apply.
This role suits experienced Band 5 clinicians seeking progression or Band 6 therapists wanting a fresh challenge, especially those balancing work with caring responsibilities. Sussex Community NHS FT is the main provider of community NHS services in the county, with strong leadership, development opportunities, cost-effective workplace nurseries, and active staff networks that champion wellbeing and inclusion. Find the full vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button that appears alongside this advert to apply or learn more.
This role suits experienced Band 5 clinicians seeking progression or Band 6 therapists wanting a fresh challenge, especially those balancing work with caring responsibilities. Sussex Community NHS FT is the main provider of community NHS services in the county, with strong leadership, development opportunities, cost-effective workplace nurseries, and active staff networks that champion wellbeing and inclusion. Find the full vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button that appears alongside this advert to apply or learn more.
Flexible working, job‑share and part‑time options—ideal for carers and parents.
Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton for working parents.
Band 6 permanent role with salary £38,682–£46,580 and clear development pathways.
Positive staff survey results highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
Specialist community role with training, student supervision and multidisciplinary support.
Work locally across Sussex (Crawley, Hurstpierpoint, Horsham) — varied, community-based practice.
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Flexible working, job‑share and part‑time options—ideal for carers and parents.; Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton for working parents.; Band 6 permanent role with salary £38,682–£46,580 and clear development pathways.; Positive staff survey results highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.; Specialist community role with training, student supervision and multidisciplinary support.; Work locally across Sussex (Crawley, Hurstpierpoint, Horsham) — varied, community-based practice.
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