SALT, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Speech and Language Therapist, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Closing Date: 30th November 2026.

Role: Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6)

Service: Acute Services - Adult Speech & Language Therapy

Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands

Salary: £47,860 - £64,615 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Advance your Speech & Language Therapy career while enjoying an outstanding island lifestyle.

Cpl Healthcare is currently recruiting a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6) on behalf of the States of Guernsey to join their Adult Speech & Language Therapy Team within Acute Services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist seeking to develop specialist clinical skills across acute, rehabilitation, community, continuing care, and adult disability services while enjoying the exceptional quality of life that Guernsey has to offer.

As a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, you will provide specialist assessment, treatment, and management for adults presenting with:

• Speech and language difficulties
• Communication disorders
• Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Manage a diverse and rewarding adult caseload
• Deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention
• Support patients across acute, rehabilitation, community, continuing care, and disability services
• Advocate for patient-centred care and communication accessibility
• Provide clinical support and supervision to junior colleagues and students
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality therapy services across the island

This role offers excellent professional autonomy and the opportunity to work across a broad range of clinical settings.

Guernsey offers a unique combination of career progression and lifestyle benefits:

• Average commute of just 20 minutes
• Beautiful beaches and coastal scenery
• Safe and welcoming community
• Excellent work-life balance
• Strong healthcare infrastructure
• Outdoor lifestyle with swimming, walking, cycling, and water sports
• Regular flights and ferry connections to the UK

With a population of approximately 63,000, Guernsey offers the perfect environment to develop meaningful professional relationships while enjoying a high quality of life.

Candidates should possess:

• A recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
• Relevant registration and eligibility to practise
• Experience working with adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working abilities
• Authorization to live/work in Guernsey, or UK

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, relocation support, accommodation, salary package, and interview process, please contact:

Catriona Kelly

Executive Principal, Healthcare Recruitment

Cpl Healthcare

I would be delighted to discuss this opportunity and support you throughout the recruitment process.

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