Acute SLT Specialist – Stroke & Dysphagia

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust in London is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6) to work across adult acute wards and the stroke ward at Newham University Hospital. The role focuses on swallowing and communication disorders in inpatients, with opportunities to develop skills in videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy management within a supportive MDT.

The post offers CPD opportunities, supervision, and potential to mentor junior SLTs and students, contributing to ongoing service

Qualifications

• Independent assessment and management of dysphagia and communication impairments.
• Experience with adult acute wards and stroke pathways.
• Ability to supervise junior SLTs and students.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of adults with swallowing and communication disorders on inpatient acute wards at Newham University Hospital.
• Use specialist knowledge to independently assess, differentiate diagnoses and treat patients across pathways, seeking senior support when required.
• Contribute to ongoing service development and specialist clinical pathways.
• Deliver training/teaching to SLT colleagues, MDT members and students across Barts Health NHS Trust.
• Participate in CPD through internal training in specialist areas (e.g., videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy) and external courses.
• Collaborate with inpatient and community MDT members to optimise patient experience.
• Supervise band 5 SLTs, band 3/4 assistants and students as required.

Skills

Speech & language therapy

Band 6 equivalent

Dysphagia management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualified Speech & Language Therapist

HCPC registered

Tools

Videofluoroscopy

Tracheostomy management

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust in London is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6) to work across adult acute wards and the stroke ward at Newham University Hospital. The role focuses on swallowing and communication disorders in inpatients, with opportunities to develop skills in videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy management within a supportive MDT.

The post offers CPD opportunities, supervision, and potential to mentor junior SLTs and students, contributing to ongoing service