Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9am - 5pm, Mon to Friday)
- Job ref
- 333-J-BR-0778-A
- Employer
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Appletree - The Kingswood Centre
- Town
- Kingsbury
- Salary
- £35,763 - £43,466 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Speech and Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
This post aims to support the Brent Community Learning Disability Team to provide clinical expertise and a high-quality Speech and Language Service aimed at improving the quality of life for adults with a learning disability in Brent.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust ,we strongly encourage and support vaccination, as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course, patients and service users when working in our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
As a Speech and Language Therapist within the Brent Learning Disability Service, you will play a key role in providing specialist assessment and intervention for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. You will manage your own caseload, applying evidence-based practice to develop individualised care plans and deliver effective interventions across community and healthcare settings. The role also involves working with a wide range of professionals, carers, and families to ensure person-centred support and meaningful outcomes for service users.
You will contribute to the multidisciplinary team, supporting joint care planning and service development. A core part of the role includes delivering training and advice to carers, support workers, and other professionals, helping to promote safe practice and maximise service users’ skills. You will also supervise students and junior staff, supporting learning and professional development within the team.
The post offers structured support and development, with the opportunity for Band 5 appointees to progress to Band 6 through a clear developmental framework. You will also be supported to complete post-basic dysphagia training and further specialist learning, ensuring you continue to develop the expertise required for high-quality clinical practice
Working for our organisation
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care in a community setting or in the patient’s own home.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our young persons, colleagues, teams and the Trust.
With every new employee, we are hoping to find our future leaders and will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, emotional disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Enhancement Treatment, learning disabilities and more. Whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
You will work from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (with flexibility), providing a service for adult people experiencing learning disabilities in the Brent area.
The post will be based at Appletree, Kingswood Centre.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Caseload Management – Independently assess, plan, and deliver specialist speech and language therapy interventions for adults with learning disabilities who present with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
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Specialist Assessment – Use clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to carry out comprehensive assessments, formulate management plans, and produce clear written reports.
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Intervention and Therapy – Develop and implement individualised care plans, including the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, and evaluate outcomes.
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Person-Centred Practice – Involve service users, carers, and support staff in all aspects of planning and prioritising care to ensure meaningful and personalised outcomes.
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Multidisciplinary Working – Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, attending meetings and collaborating with colleagues across health, social care, and community settings.
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Training and Advice – Provide training, guidance, and support to carers, families, support workers, and other professionals on communication and swallowing needs, including risk management.
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Supervision and Development – Support the supervision and training of junior staff, assistants, and students, contributing to professional development within the service.
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Clinical Governance – Maintain accurate clinical records, adhere to Trust policies and professional codes of conduct, and contribute to service audits, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice.
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Service Development – Participate in service improvement projects, contribute to shaping the SLT service within the Learning Disability team, and support innovations in practice.
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Professional Development – Engage in regular appraisal and supervision, maintain a professional portfolio, and undertake ongoing training, including progression to post-basic dysphagia competencies where required.
Please see also the Job Description of the role for more details
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Member of the RCSLT
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post-graduate dysphagia training
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and its contribution to practice governance
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
Desirable criteria
- Supervision Skills
- Experience of working within a learning disability setting
- Experience of managing a mixed (dysphagia and communication) caseload
Skills, Knowledge and abilities
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and skills in using a range of communication assessment tools
- Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative
- Excellent communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and proficient use of e-mail, telephone etc
- Skills in producing timely, accurate and informative reports and notes
- Excellent organisational skills to manage the demands of the role, including prioritisation of workload
- Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team in a community setting
Desirable criteria
- Skills in using a variety of communication interventions including high and low tech visual communication aids, Makaton signs, Intensive Interaction
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephen Burke
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07484968828
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