Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Neurosciences

Transformation Unit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Main area Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Neurosciences (Band 6) for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will assess and treat adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, supervise and develop specialist skills in acute neurosciences, including instrumental assessment and tracheostomy competencies.

The role includes joining a 7-day rota, managing a complex caseload, working within a

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree required.
• HCPC Licence to Practice must be active.
• Evidence of specialist courses and ongoing professional development.
• Registered with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide supervision and develop specialist clinical skills in acute neurosciences.
• Coordinate referrals for instrumental swallowing assessments and tracheostomy competencies.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping and MDT collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Team player

English proficiency

Observation and empathy

Good presentation skills

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

HCPC Licence to Practice

Specialist short courses / self-directed study

RCSLT registration

Job description

Main area Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Neurosciences Band 6 Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term 12 months) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 200-8188609-DE-PT

Employer St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St George's Hospital Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 Pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Neurosciences

Band 6

Job overview

Exciting and dynamic SLT role assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders This will include supervision and support to develop specialist clinical skills in the area of acute neurosciences, alongside opportunities to develop instrumental assessment and tracheostomy competencies . You will be required to manage a complex caseload alongside developing advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment and dynamic department.

This role will also join the 7 day working rota.

Main duties of the job

Assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders relevant to specialist SLT skills

• Making differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment.
• Devising, implementing and evaluating individualised treatment programmes
• Referral to instrumental assessments of swallowing
• Counselling and advising others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties.
• Managing and prioritising own caseload and workload independently.
• Liaise with other colleagues and professional groups and referring patients for further investigation and/or second opinions as required.
• Maintaining adequate records of assessment, management, and treatment of patients.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the country’s largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts, serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million people across south London and beyond.

Our main hospital site in Tooting and other healthcare locations provide a modern, dynamic, caring environment for excellent clinical care, education and research.

We employ around 10,000 dedicated staff across more than 40 different services and specialties. Every day, more than 2,000 patients attend our sites, mainly for outpatient appointments, elective surgery, and in our Emergency Department, made famous as the home of ’24 Hours in A&E’.

You can find opportunities in a wide range of occupations and professions, from front-line doctors and nurses through to other health professionals, and essential support and corporate services – all working together to provide outstanding care every time for patients, and the communities we serve.

Whatever role you work in, we are committed to offering excellent learning and development opportunities and to supporting you in your careers.

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• Health Professions Council – Licence to Practice
• Evidence of completion of specialist short courses and self directed study
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Experience

• Relevant experience as a Speech & Language Therapist
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge and Skills

• Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties
• Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group
• Well established knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management
• Established knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology as relevant to this post
• Negotiation and problem solving Skills
• Demonstrates excellent concentration, analytical and reflection skills
• Good interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
• Competent with IT skills
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and the implications for SLT
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping
• Good written and spoken English

Personal Attributes

• Physically fit to meet requirements of post
• Team player

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.