Band 7 Specialist Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Enfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Enfield is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their Adult SLT and Community Stroke Rehab Team. This role involves delivering high-quality therapy to patients in community settings and acting as a resource for multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is HCPC registered, has a strong background in neurology and stroke care, and excellent communication skills to support diverse patients effectively. This is a chance to make a real impact and further your career.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Strong background in adult acquired pathology, neurology, stroke care and dysphagia management.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of adult speech and language therapy in community settings.
• Act as a specialist resource for stroke community rehabilitation services.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to meet diverse patient needs.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving

Experience supervising and teaching junior staff

Education

H.P.C. Registration as Speech and Language Therapist

Evidence of post-graduate training

Dysphagia trained

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Enfield Community

Ready to make a real impact and take your career to the next level?

We are looking for an ambitious, passionate, and driven Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Adult SLT and Community Stroke Rehab Team in Enfield. This post will give you the opportunity to work across both of these community services, all within the overall scope of the Adult community therapies services.

This is your chance to lead, inspire, and transform the lives of patients within their own homes and local communities.

Why Join Our Team?

• Be a Leader: Step into a senior role where your expertise will drive innovation and improvement in adult SLT rehabilitation.
• Thrive in a Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a fantastic multidisciplinary team including OTs, physiotherapists, neuropsychologists, and rehab assistants.
• Access to professional & manager network: You’ll have support from a dedicated network of experienced professionals and managers committed to your growth and success.

Main duties of the job

To provide a very high standard of adult speech and language therapy to patients alongside their family or carers in a community setting, meeting the needs of the multicultural and diverse population.

Act as a specialist resource for the stroke community rehabilitation service, the adult speech and language therapy team, community therapy services and wider multidisciplinary services.

About NMUH

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for 350,000 people in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, diabetes, fertility and more. We also provide a dedicated 0‑19 service for children and young people in Enfield.

Job responsibilities

• HCPC Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Strong background in adult acquired pathology, neurology, stroke care and dysphagia management (Band 6 level or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring and supporting others.
• Sound knowledge of evidence‑based stroke care and NHS frameworks.
• UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• H.P.C. Registration as Speech and Language Therapist.
• Evidence of post‑graduate training (both theoretical and practical) to a high level.
• Dysphagia trained.

Desirable Qualifications

• Membership of a professional body or special interest group.

Skills and Abilities

• Fluent in written and spoken English, able to generate high‑calibre letters and reports.
• Advanced clinical reasoning and problem‑solving skills within stroke care and other relevant areas.
• Ability to prioritise own and others’ workload within a busy environment.
• Experience of supervising and teaching junior staff.

Experience

• Extensive recent SLT experience at band 6 level or equivalent in adult neurology, especially stroke care and dysphagia management.
• Demonstrated postgraduate experience across core SLT areas supporting rehabilitation needs.
• Experience working as part of an NHS MDT.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in a community setting.
• Experience leading a project or audit.

Personal Qualities

• Advanced knowledge of stroke care and evidence‑based best SLT practice.
• Working knowledge of the NHS, NHS Long Term Plan, stroke and other national guidelines.
• Comprehensive understanding of community support services available to patients at home.
• Awareness of current legal frameworks and developments in the profession.

Other Essential

• UK driving licence and own car available for work use.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Pine Lodge, St Michaels
Gater Drive
Enfield
EN2 0JB

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/