Adult Speech and Language Therapist | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking an Adult Speech and Language Therapist Band 7 to assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing difficulties in an integrated care setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in managing neurological cases and work collaboratively with healthcare teams. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse community and enhance patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Ability to work in both hospital and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adult clients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Provide efficient and coordinated Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Collaborate with colleagues in various healthcare settings.

Skills

Assessment of communication and swallowing problems

Experience with neurological patients

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

Adult Speech and Language Therapist Band 7. This is a 37.5 hour per week post, based in the Croydon Adult Out-Patient Speech and Language Therapy Service area. You will join a supportive network of Speech and Language Therapists who work in the Community and Acute settings.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and knowledge in assessment, treatment and management of patients who have acquired communication and swallowing problems following neurological events, primarily in an out-patient setting. The post holder will be based in the hospital but may work in the Community as required, reflecting the Integrated care approach. We work closely with therapy and medical colleagues.

If you are interested in the above post and would like information, please contact: Mary O’Hara, Operational Clinical Lead and Professional Lead for Adult SLT, or Caroline Jeffries-Shaw, Principal SLT.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed (TBC).

Responsibilities

At a Highly Specialist level to assess, develop, treat and discharge adult clients referred with communication and swallowing difficulties within the main Croydon University Hospital and Community Departments, in particular the Out-Patient Voice Team. To work as a member of the team, to provide an efficient, effective and co-ordinated Speech and Language Therapy Service. There may be work within the Community Domiciliary Speech and Language Therapy Service required at certain times.

About the Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1 August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is among the busiest in London. We also deliver more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon, and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS, everyone is working to meet growing demand. We are focused on putting people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming services to provide local people with quality care. Croydon Health Services emphasizes education and training, offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Application notes

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification.

Closing date

This advert closes on Friday 19 September 2025.