Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy

NHS; Enfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Enfield is seeking an Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist to deliver high standards of therapy. The ideal candidate will possess RCSLT recognised qualifications and have a passion for enhancing patient care. This role offers flexible working patterns and the opportunity to develop within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Full CPD support

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months - 2 years post graduate clinical experience.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience with out-patients or community MDT setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of speech and language therapy care in the community.
• Perform comprehensive speech and language assessments.
• Develop and deliver individualized treatment programs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership abilities

Education

RCSLT Recognised Diploma/Degree in SLT

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate dysphagia Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job summary

Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 )

Make a Difference. Shape the Future of Community SLT.

Are you an enthusiasticBand 5orBand 6Speech and Language Therapist looking for yournext big stepin your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? If you're passionate about enhancing patient care and driving positive change, this could be the perfect role for you!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a skilled and supportive teamof SLTs and SLT Assistants.
• Collaborate with SLT and multidisciplinary teamsacross community services, North Middlesex University Hospital, and the Royal Free London NHS Trust.
• Enjoy flexible working patternsto suit your lifestyle.
• Access full CPD support, leadership training, and career progression opportunities.
• Benefit from comprehensive well-being services,including an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health support, and a Wellbeing Forum

What We're Looking For:

• RCSLT-recognised SLT degree and HCPC registration.
• A passion for supporting adult patients with acquired conditions.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, and a desire to develop your leadership abilities.

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your career--develop, grow, and inspire. Apply today and become part of a team that is changing lives every day.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the Adult Speech and Language therapy team and the wider Adult Community Therapies service. You will be co-located with the Adult Community rehabilitation team, Community Neuro therapy service, the Community Stroke Rehabilitation team and Nutrition & Dietetics colleagues.

We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician, keen to work with us in shaping and developing our services to meet the challenges of delivering appropriate care in the right place and at the right time. We need you to be passionate about making a difference to patients and their families. We are continually looking at our service delivery and how our services can integrate more fully to provide 1st class care to the population we serve.

Would you like to know more? Please give us a call and we can answer your questions or arrange an informal visit.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Details Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £52,521 a year per annum (pro rata) including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-NMUH-7263502-A

Job locations

Adult community therapies , Pine lodge , St Michaels primary care centre

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

Job description Job responsibilities

As part of the adult SLT service providing care to a multi-cultural and diverse population, to deliver a high standard of speech and language therapy care to patients and their carers in the community.

To perform comprehensive speech and language assessment (communication and / or swallowing) of adults with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To use this assessment to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment program.

Job description Job responsibilities

As part of the adult SLT service providing care to a multi-cultural and diverse population, to deliver a high standard of speech and language therapy care to patients and their carers in the community.

To perform comprehensive speech and language assessment (communication and / or swallowing) of adults with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To use this assessment to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment program.

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• RCSLT Recognised Diploma/Degree in SLT
• HCPC Registered.
• Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
• RCSLT Recognised Postgraduate dysphagia Qualification

Desirable

• RCSLT Attendance at relevant Post-Graduate Courses.
• Member of relevant CEN.

Skills and abilities Essential

• Good communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner
• Competent IT skills- Evidence of use of basic Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Effective time management and ability to adapt within a busy clinical environment.
• Able to manage complex situations, e.g. dealing with aggressive and/or emotional patients or carers, effectively and appropriately
• Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in relation to all clinical decisions.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to develop appropriate and effective supervisory skills

Desirable

• Experience of electronic clinical notes packages i.e. RiO, System One, Care-Notes, Paris.
• Experience of working with translators within clinical settings.
• Experience of organising internal or external training session/course

Experience Essential

• Minimum of 18 months - 2 years post graduate clinical experience.
• Extensive post-graduate dysphagia qualification experience.
• Clinical experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience of working with either out-patients and/or community MDT setting.
• Experience of working with patients with acquired neurological conditions.
• Experience of delivering training packages to carers regarding dysphagia & communication.
• Supervision of students or assistants.

Desirable

• Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Experience of assessment and implementation of low and high-tech AAC.
• Participation in project /audit activities.

Personal qualities/ Knowledge/ Awareness/ Understanding Essential

• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of evidence based assessment and therapeutic approaches for patients with an acquired medical condition
• Awareness of own knowledge and developmental needs and learning style
• Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad SLT skills
• A good working knowledge of the NHS systems of care and awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the SLT profession and delivery of care.
• A strong commitment to patient focused care

other Essential

• Car owner/driver with valid UK driving license with access to a car for work use

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• RCSLT Recognised Diploma/Degree in SLT
• HCPC Registered.
• Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
• RCSLT Recognised Postgraduate dysphagia Qualification

Desirable

• RCSLT Attendance at relevant Post-Graduate Courses.
• Member of relevant CEN.

Skills and abilities Essential

• Good communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner
• Competent IT skills- Evidence of use of basic Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Effective time management and ability to adapt within a busy clinical environment.
• Able to manage complex situations, e.g. dealing with aggressive and/or emotional patients or carers, effectively and appropriately
• Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in relation to all clinical decisions.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to develop appropriate and effective supervisory skills

Desirable

• Experience of electronic clinical notes packages i.e. RiO, System One, Care-Notes, Paris.
• Experience of working with translators within clinical settings.
• Experience of organising internal or external training session/course

Experience Essential

• Minimum of 18 months - 2 years post graduate clinical experience.
• Extensive post-graduate dysphagia qualification experience.
• Clinical experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience of working with either out-patients and/or community MDT setting.
• Experience of working with patients with acquired neurological conditions.
• Experience of delivering training packages to carers regarding dysphagia & communication.
• Supervision of students or assistants.

Desirable

• Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Experience of assessment and implementation of low and high-tech AAC.
• Participation in project /audit activities.

Personal qualities/ Knowledge/ Awareness/ Understanding Essential

• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of evidence based assessment and therapeutic approaches for patients with an acquired medical condition
• Awareness of own knowledge and developmental needs and learning style
• Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad SLT skills
• A good working knowledge of the NHS systems of care and awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the SLT profession and delivery of care.
• A strong commitment to patient focused care

other Essential

• Car owner/driver with valid UK driving license with access to a car for work use

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Adult community therapies , Pine lodge , St Michaels primary care centre

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Adult community therapies , Pine lodge , St Michaels primary care centre

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)