Highly Specialist Neuro Speech and Language Therapist

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist clinical services within the Merton Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team. The role involves assessment and treatment of clients with communication and swallowing difficulties. Benefits include flexible working options, comprehensive induction, and ongoing support for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist clinical speech and language therapy.
• Ability to provide therapies for cognitive-communication difficulties.
• Active participation in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist speech and language therapy services.
• Support self and service development through active participation.
• Act as a resource for multidisciplinary neuro rehab team.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

A Vacancy at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.


This is aSpeech and Language Therapy Clinical role in theMerton Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team(15 hours per week).

The post holder will provide a highly specialist clinical speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment service as part of the Merton Community Neuro Rehab Team on a virtual and domiciliary basis across Merton. The service includes clients with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, such as stroke and head injury, and those who have a degenerative condition and need support to manage disability and quality of life. The service also provides input for clients who have cognitive-communication and vocational rehabilitation needs




• The post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary neuro rehab team, in addition to the wider speech and language therapy team across CLCH, acting as a resource to other medical, nursing, therapy and social services staff and voluntary agencies and as an interface link for Speech and Language Therapy with acute providers
• The post holder will undertake teaching and research in relevant specialist areas for a wide range of other professionals, as appropriate.
• The post holder will support self and service development through active participation in continuing professional development and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service

Find out more information about working and living in South West London here -https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector

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 Tuesday 5 Aug 2025