Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist (Acute)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a full-time Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist to join their acute team. The role offers opportunities to develop clinical skills in dysphagia and communication therapy while providing essential services to adult inpatients. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for patient care. This position supports professional growth through training and access to advanced assessment techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience with adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy to adult inpatients.
• Work within Acute Care teams and multi-disciplinary processes.
• Provide training/supervision for junior staff and students.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Dysphagia Management

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Post-graduate Dysphagia Training

Job description

Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist (Acute)

We have a fabulous opportunity for a full-time B5 acute SLT post!

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our acute SLT team at University Hospital Lewisham.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills and gain broad experience in all aspects of acute adult inpatient speech and language therapy.

Main duties of the job

Ideally, you will have some experience working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders and a keen interest in further developing your skills in dysphagia and communication assessment and management.

You will be supported to develop and expand your dysphagia competencies through our successful in-house training programme and will have access to videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics for patient assessments, providing valuable learning opportunities.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When our staff feel supported and happy at work, this positivity benefits our patients. We promote engagement through our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives, which include four staff networks, a corporate EDI team, and various programmes and events aimed at achieving the following aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities backgrounds, those identifying as LGBTQ+, and women, through enhanced recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access and employability as an anchor institution
• Enhancing the experience of staff with disabilities
• Increasing EDI literacy and confidence among trust staff via training and development
• Mainstreaming equality initiatives

Job responsibilities

To provide a speech and language therapy service to adult inpatients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

To work within the Acute Care teams and actively participate in multidisciplinary processes.

To offer training and supervision, both informal and formal, to junior staff, volunteers, Speech & Language Therapy Assistants, and students.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Full registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Registration with HCPC or application in progress
• Completion of postgraduate dysphagia training

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical skills and a proactive approach to professional development
• Understanding of evidence-based treatments for adults with communication and swallowing disorders
• Awareness of the specific needs of patients in acute settings
• Familiarity with recent NHS changes

Experience

• Undergraduate experience treating adults with acquired neurological communication and swallowing disorders
• Experience working with adults in therapeutic groups
• Experience managing adults with swallowing difficulties
• Interest in alternative and augmentative communication methods

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure check for any criminal convictions.

Position: Cross-site Lead - Adult Speech & Language Therapy

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum plus HCAS