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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Role summary
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The Specialist Speech and Language Therapist assesses, diagnoses and treats children or adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in community healthcare settings. Requirements typically include a recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, relevant clinical experience and evidence of continuing professional development. The successful candidate is expected to manage a varied caseload, create personalised treatment plans, work closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate clinical records, and contribute to service development. Strong communication, organisation, clinical reasoning and safeguarding skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently and travel between community locations when required.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Central London Community Health Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the United Kingdom. It delivers a wide range of services outside acute hospitals, including community nursing, rehabilitation, health visiting, sexual health, specialist therapies and long-term condition support. CLCH serves diverse populations across central and west London and works closely with hospitals, general practices, local authorities and voluntary organisations. Its services are designed to help people remain independent, recover from illness and receive care closer to home. The Trust employs a large multidisciplinary workforce and offers opportunities for clinical development, professional training and flexible community-based practice. As an NHS employer, CLCH follows national pay frameworks, professional standards and commitments to equality, inclusion, patient safety and evidence-based care.