Band 7 Adult Speech and Language Therapist

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working

Structured working hours

Specialist clinical exposure

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Band 7 Adult Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist service in Kensington and Chelsea, London. The role offers up to £35.00 per hour on a three-month contract, with flexibility for full-time or part-time hours from Monday to Friday.

You will deliver specialist assessments and interventions for voice disorders and dysphagia, manage inpatient and outpatient caseloads, work within a multidisciplinary team, and support safe, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Essential: Recognised professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Essential: HCPC registration currently.
• Desirable: Specialist training in dysphagia, voice disorders or adult clinical specialisms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist SLT assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions for adults with voice disorders and dysphagia.
• Manage a diverse inpatient and outpatient caseload across general medical, surgical, oncology and ENT services.
• Assess, diagnose and manage swallowing difficulties and voice disorders, identifying appropriate interventions.
• Develop and review personalised treatment plans to support recovery and communication.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including dietitians and medical staff to coordinate care.
• Provide specialist clinical guidance to support safe swallowing practices.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions as patient needs change.

Skills

HCPC registration

SLT qualification

Voice disorders

Dysphagia

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Tools

VFSS

FEES

Job description

Band 7 Adult Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Band 7 Adult Speech and Language Therapist
Specialism: Adult Speech and Language Therapy – Voice Disorders and Dysphagia
Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London, UK
Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract: 3 Months, Full-time or Part-time Considered (Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 Adult Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist healthcare service in Kensington and Chelsea, London. Offering up to £35.00 per hour, this initial three-month contract provides the opportunity to deliver specialist clinical assessments and interventions for adult patients presenting with voice disorders and dysphagia.

You will manage a varied inpatient and outpatient caseload across general medical, surgical, oncology and ENT services, helping patients improve their swallowing and communication abilities while supporting safe and effective clinical care. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute your specialist expertise to treatment planning and positive patient outcomes. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered, with no weekend or on-call commitments.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn up to £35.00 per hour, reflecting your specialist Band 7 clinical experience and expertise.
• Flexible Working Options: Both full-time and part-time applicants are welcome, providing flexibility to suit your availability.
• Structured Working Hours: Benefit from Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00am–5:30pm, with no weekend or on-call requirements.
• Specialist Clinical Exposure: Develop your expertise across voice disorders, dysphagia, ENT, oncology and acute healthcare services.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, including dietitians, fellow therapists and medical teams.

What you will do:

• Conduct specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions for adult patients presenting with voice disorders and dysphagia.
• Manage a diverse inpatient and outpatient caseload across general medical, surgical, oncology and ENT services.
• Assess, diagnose and manage swallowing difficulties and voice disorders, identifying appropriate interventions to address individual patient needs.
• Develop, implement and review personalised treatment plans to support patient recovery, improve communication and swallowing function, and achieve positive clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, including dietitians, fellow Speech and Language Therapists and medical professionals, to coordinate effective patient care.
• Provide specialist clinical advice, recommendations and guidance to healthcare colleagues to support safe swallowing practices and effective management of voice disorders.
• Monitor patient progress, review treatment effectiveness and adapt clinical interventions in response to changing patient needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Essential: Recognised professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Essential: Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Desirable: Additional specialist training or professional development in dysphagia, voice disorders or relevant adult clinical specialisms.

Experience:

• Essential: Previous clinical experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent.
• Essential: Demonstrable experience assessing and managing adult patients with voice disorders and dysphagia.
• Essential: Experience managing inpatient and outpatient caseloads within a healthcare setting.
• Essential: Strong clinical assessment, communication and multidisciplinary teamworking skills.
• Desirable: Experience working with Head and Neck Cancer patients, including surgical and oncological cases.
• Desirable: Previous experience working within an Acute Intensive Care Unit (AICU).
• Desirable: Experience conducting Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies (VFSS).
• Desirable: Experience conducting Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).

Location – Kensington and Chelsea, London

Based in the vibrant Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, this opportunity offers the chance to develop your specialist clinical experience within a diverse London healthcare environment. You will work across a range of adult medical and surgical services, supporting patients with complex communication and swallowing needs. This role is particularly suited to an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to contribute specialist knowledge within a multidisciplinary clinical setting while making a meaningful difference to patient recovery and quality of life.