Job summary
Package Description
As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll be part of our supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend. You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £39,959.00 - £48,117.00 Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary
• Plentiful on-site parking
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday 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, helping you cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to counselling, legal and financial advice, and post-trauma support
• Ongoing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
• An open, just culture where your ideas are encouraged and supported 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 services rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC

Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist with HCRG Care Group, you will work at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend. This role involves working 37.5 hours per week and being part of a supportive multidisciplinary service. Responsibilities include providing assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and advice for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, managing a varied caseload, and contributing to service development within the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team. Benefits include a salary range between £39,959.00 and £48,117.00, NHS pension, discounts, and access to wages as they are earned. The role values innovation and offers professional development opportunities.

About us
HCRG Care Group, focusing on high-quality, person-centered care, offers a permanent role for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist at Gravesham Community Hospital. The organisation prides itself in fostering a supportive, innovative work culture backed by funding for innovation. Employees are rewarded with exclusive benefits, including a high-cost area supplement, NHS pensions, and access to My Reward Hub. HCRG Care Group is committed to maintaining the highest clinical standards, with many services rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the CQC. It encourages continuous professional development through The Learning Enterprise.

Job responsibilities
Package Description:
As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll be part of our supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend.

You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £39,959.00 - £48,117.00 Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary
• Plentiful on-site parking
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday 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, helping you cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to counselling, legal and financial advice, and post-trauma support
• Ongoing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
• An open, just culture where your ideas are encouraged and supported 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 services rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC

Job Introduction
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your skills in a friendly and forward-thinking community team?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team based at Gravesham Community Hospital, working 37.5 hours per week.

Youll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary service that encourages innovation and continuous development. Our team has adapted to provide flexible, person-centred care including a mix of in-person and telehealth interventions ensuring our patients continue to receive high-quality, evidence-based therapy.

Gravesham Community Hospital is conveniently located near St Georges Shopping Centre, surrounded by local cafs and shops, making it an ideal base location.

Main Responsibilities
As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and advice for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
• Work closely with senior clinicians to deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions.
• Manage a varied caseload that may include patients with neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, voice, and dysfluency disorders.
• Contribute to service development and multidisciplinary meetings as part of the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT).
• Receive support and supervision to develop clinical expertise and build confidence in your specialist areas.

The Ideal Candidate

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• HCPC registration
• RCSLT membership
• Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders across a range of conditions, using a variety of assessments and therapy approaches
• A proactive approach to learning and development, with a passion for delivering person-centred care
• Confidence using IT systems and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification, HCPC registration, RCSLT membership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group

Address
HCRG Care Group, Gravesend, DA11 0DG, United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
HCRG Care Group
ask.hr@hcrgcaregroup.com

Details
Date posted
20 August 2026

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
1539020741

Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Gravesend
DA11 0DG
United Kingdom

Privacy notice
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.