Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner))
- Job ref
- 200-NN-7282662-AHP-Y-B
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St George’s Hospital,
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 pa pro-rata includes HCAS (inner)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our highly skilled Speech and Language Therapy service and work within the neurosciences department.
They will participate in weekend working as part of the therapies 7 day working policy. This post is 0.6 and there is some flexibility with working days however one day must be Friday.
Main duties of the job
-Assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders relevant to specialist SLT skills
- Making differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment.
- Devising, implementing and evaluating individualised treatment programmes
- Referral to instrumental assessments of swallowing
- Counselling and advising others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties.
- Managing and prioritising own caseload and workload independently.
- Liaise with other colleagues and professional groups and referring patients for further investigation and/or second opinions as required.
-Maintaining adequate records of assessment, management, and treatment of patients.
Working for our organisation
This post holder will carry a caseload covering neurosurgical wards with support to the neuro-cardiology, neurology and trauma teams. They will have the opportunity to work on our instrumental assessment rotas and work towards relevant clinical competencies.
The post holder will have experience providing SLT assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders within an MDT setting. The post holder will carry their own caseload and have an important role in liaising with other specialist services to optimise patient outcomes.
The post holder will receive regular supervision and support to develop specialist clinical skills. They will be joining a highly supportive and innovative Speech and Language Therapy Department, offering well established CPD and learning opportunities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
- Evidence of completion of specialist short courses and self directed study
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience as a Speech & Language Therapist
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level including clinical training, clinical experience with an adult caseload in a previous job or clinical placement.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties
- Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group
- Well established knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management
- Established knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology as relevant to this post
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent concentration, analytical and reflection skills
- Good interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- Competent with IT skills
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and the implications for SLT
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Good written and spoken English
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Team player
- Physically fit to meet requirements of post
Desirable criteria
- To have a full driving licence and be a car owner or have own transport (bicycle, moped, motor bike)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Louisa Gilpin
- Job title
- Principal Speech and Language Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 725 4633
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