Bank Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS team at West Middlesex University Hospital as a Band 5 Adult Speech and Language Therapist. This role offers support in developing key competencies and the opportunity to work on service improvement while providing essential therapy services in a dynamic clinical environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Regular peer support and clinical supervision

Opportunities for professional development

Involvement in audits and teaching

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with current HCPC and RCSLT registration.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and with dysphagia assessments.
• Skills in communication impairment management and training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech and Language Therapy services to the stroke unit.
• Manage a caseload of adult inpatients with supervision.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to audits and trainings.

Skills

Understanding of SLT assessment

Ability to work autonomously

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Current HCPC registration

Current RCSLT registration

Job description

Job summary

Please note the advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Would you like to join a supportive and energetic team? Anexciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Adult Speech and Language Therapist at West Middlesex University Hospital.

The post is based on the acute stroke unit. The successful candidate will be supported to complete their dysphagia and newly qualified practitioner competencies and will be provided the opportunity to develop expertise in videofluoroscopy, as appropriate.

Our team has a passion for quality improvement and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about service development. We offer regular peer support, clinical supervision, CPD and team meetings. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities to be involved in audits, teaching & training and other service promotion projects.

The post-holder will receive direct supervision and support from a senior SLT working in the same clinical specialism.

We are open to interest from individuals expecting to graduate in 2025 and look forward to receiving your application.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.

Main duties of the job

This is a full time post within the adult Speech & Language Therapy Team, providing a service to adult inpatients within the Trust. The post holder will work to become an autonomous practitioner, providing Speech and Language Therapy services to the stroke unit at West Middlesex University Hospital.

The post holder will be provided the required support and development to enable them to manage a caseload of adult inpatients independently, providing advice regarding swallowing and communication. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to contribute to collaborative working with patients, carers, and colleagues.

The post holder will participate in team meetings, working parties and contribute to departmental / team audits. They will be required to deliver training within the hospital setting to other professionals, patients and carers.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£25.68 to £32.10 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

289-BANK-052

Job locations

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a full time post within the adult Speech & Language Therapy Team, providing a service to adult inpatients within the Trust. The post holder will work to become an autonomous practitioner, providing Speech and Language Therapy services to the stroke unit at West Middlesex University Hospital.

Please see the full list of roles and responsibilities in the jobdescription attached.

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a full time post within the adult Speech & Language Therapy Team, providing a service to adult inpatients within the Trust. The post holder will work to become an autonomous practitioner, providing Speech and Language Therapy services to the stroke unit at West Middlesex University Hospital.

Please see the full list of roles and responsibilities in the jobdescription attached.

Person Specification Trust Values Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Education and Qualifications Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
• Current / pending HCPC registration
• Current RCSLT registration

Desirable

• Membership of Clinical Interest Group relevant to the post
• Post graduate experience and professional development relevant to the post

Experience Essential

• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary Team (can be on student placement))
• Experience with dysphagia assessment and management
• Experience with assessment and management of communication impairments

Desirable

• Experience with service development and service evaluation
• Experience providing teaching and training for members of the MDT, patients etc.
• Experience using evidence based practice and outcome measures

Skills and knowledge Essential

• Understanding and awareness of RCSLT and NHS policies /guidelines relevant to SLT
• Understanding and awareness of the role of clinical governance
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Knowledge of SLT assessment / management for adults with dysphagia
• Knowledge of SLT assessment / management for adults with communication impairment
• Ability to communicate effectively in highly emotive clinical scenarios
• Ability to communicate effectively, respecting cultural and linguistic differences
• Excellent organisational skills and presentation skills both written and oral
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate adherence to the principles of Evidence Based and Best Practice

Personal qualities Essential

• Awareness of professional and personal boundaries
• Able to maintain concentration for prolonged periods, to ensure safe patient care

Person Specification Trust Values Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Education and Qualifications Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
• Current / pending HCPC registration
• Current RCSLT registration

Desirable

• Membership of Clinical Interest Group relevant to the post
• Post graduate experience and professional development relevant to the post

Experience Essential

• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary Team (can be on student placement))
• Experience with dysphagia assessment and management
• Experience with assessment and management of communication impairments

Desirable

• Experience with service development and service evaluation
• Experience providing teaching and training for members of the MDT, patients etc.
• Experience using evidence based practice and outcome measures

Skills and knowledge Essential

• Understanding and awareness of RCSLT and NHS policies /guidelines relevant to SLT
• Understanding and awareness of the role of clinical governance
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Knowledge of SLT assessment / management for adults with dysphagia
• Knowledge of SLT assessment / management for adults with communication impairment
• Ability to communicate effectively in highly emotive clinical scenarios
• Ability to communicate effectively, respecting cultural and linguistic differences
• Excellent organisational skills and presentation skills both written and oral
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate adherence to the principles of Evidence Based and Best Practice

Personal qualities Essential

• Awareness of professional and personal boundaries
• Able to maintain concentration for prolonged periods, to ensure safe patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)