BANK – Specialist Speech & Language Therapist ( Band 7): Sponsorship Available

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Benefits offered by this job

Band 7 NHS role

Flexible bank working

Visa sponsorship

Professional development

Job summary

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Bank Specialist Speech & Language Therapist at Band 7 in London. The role involves delivering specialist SLT services within a multidisciplinary team, with flexibility of bank working and NHS pay scales.

The position requires a recognised SLT degree, HCPC registration, RCSLT membership, and substantial post‑registration experience. Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates, with a salary range stated by the employer.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree or diploma.
• HCPC registration to practise as an SLT.
• RCSLT professional membership.
• Post-registration specialist training, up to Master’s level or equivalent.
• Significant experience as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Ability to undertake specialist assessment and treatment independently.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Current UK NHS registration is required for practice.
• Sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop treatment plans.
• Provide specialist clinical intervention as an SLT.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise care.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Independent assessment

Treatment planning

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Speech & Language Therapy degree

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Post-registration specialist training (Master’s level)

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Employer: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

• Job title: Bank Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Band 7.
• Employer: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
• Location: London, UK.
• This is a bank/temporary staffing role, offering flexibility rather than a conventional permanent post.
• The role involves providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy to patients.
• The therapist is expected to assess patients, develop appropriate treatment plans and provide specialist clinical intervention.
• The position involves working with other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• The role is aimed at an experienced therapist capable of managing specialist clinical responsibilities at Band 7 level.

Requirements

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree/diploma or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC registration/licence to practise as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Professional membership with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Relevant post-registration specialist training, potentially up to Master’s level or equivalent experience.
• Significant professional experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Ability to undertake specialist assessment and treatment independently.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Good communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Current UK professional registration is required for NHS practice.
• Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should confirm that they meet the applicable UK immigration and sponsorship requirements.
• Band 7 NHS opportunity with specialist clinical responsibilities.
• Flexible bank working, which can provide greater control over when you work.
• Reported pay range of approximately £27.08–£39.13 per hour, depending on the applicable bank rate and circumstances.
• Opportunity to gain or expand experience within a major NHS healthcare environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialist clinical experience.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Potential visa sponsorship for eligible candidates, subject to the employer and UK immigration requirements.

Benefits

• Band 7 NHS opportunity with specialist clinical responsibilities.
• Flexible bank working, which can provide greater control over when you work.
• Reported pay range of approximately £27.08–£39.13 per hour, depending on the applicable bank rate and circumstances.
• Opportunity to gain or expand experience within a major NHS healthcare environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialist clinical experience.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Potential visa sponsorship for eligible candidates, subject to the employer and UK immigration requirements.