Bank B6 SALT ONW | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist services in a multidisciplinary environment. You will manage your own caseload, focusing on patients with complex needs, including those with English as an additional language. The role involves developing clinical protocols and engaging effectively with clients and colleagues. Flexible working options and a comprehensive induction are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Training and development support

Annual travel card loan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a neurological caseload.
• Ability to analyze various aspects of communication.
• Experience in working within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and manage a mainly neurological caseload independently.
• Develop and implement evidence-based therapy treatment programs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, parents, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Assessment and diagnosis

Education

Master's degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

VFS/FEES

Job description

Monday to Friday 8.30-4.30

The role will be within the adult communitySpeech & Language Therapy service in Brent. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing specialist speech and language therapy services to a wide variety of clients with complex needs. A significant proportion of these clients will have English as an additional language (EAL). They will be expected to manage their own caseload but will work in a multidisciplinary environment and receive regular supervision. To support with the management of patients with dysphagia they will have access to VFS/FEES as required

This post has responsibility for providing domiciliary and outpatient care to patients in the Borough of Brent. The role covers a variety of settings including clients’ homes, out-patient clinics, residential and community facilities. They will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team working collaboratively to ensure specialist therapy programmes and care plans are in place for the clients under their care. Furthermore, they will be expected to build and maintain key working relationships with those referring into the service and have effective communication working with patients / clients, parents / carers and with colleagues in Health, the Voluntary Sector and Social Services.
• To prioritise and manage a mainly neurological caseload independently, making differential diagnosis & clinical management decisions on the basis of evidence from assessment frequently weighing up complex clinical management decisions in the context of conflicting clinical indicators, with clinical supervision from the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.
• To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of client’s communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, at work and other relevant settings
• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by developing and implementing Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Treatment evidence based practice programmes providing thorough evaluation of clinical outcomes.
• To use clinical judgement and specialist skills to evaluate deterioration in client’s health status communicating effectively the appropriate professionals in a timely manner
• To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and /or carers to engage in the therapeutic process.
• To develop clear undiscipline / multidisciplinary clinical protocols based on best practice.
• To actively participate in



Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Aug 2025