Specialist Speech And Language Therapist – Acute Neurosciences

St George'S University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to assess, treat, and manage adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders, including supervision to develop specialist clinical skills in acute neurosciences. The role involves working with a dynamic team in a busy NHS environment.

You will contribute to 7-day working patterns, manage complex caseloads, and develop instrumental assessments and tracheostomy

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification.
• Health Professions Council license to practice.
• Evidence of completion of specialist short courses and self-directed study.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Make differential diagnoses based on assessment evidence.
• Devising, implementing and evaluating individualized treatment programmes.
• Referral to instrumental assessments of swallowing as needed.
• Counsel and advise colleagues on management of communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Prioritise own caseload and workload, liaising with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Dysphagia assessment

Neuroanatomy

Clinical governance

IT skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

HCPC Licence to Practice

Specialist courses

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 200-8188609-DE-PT

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Evidence of completion of specialist short courses and self directed study

Desirable

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Experience

Essential

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• 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

Essential

• Physically fit to meet requirements of post
• Team player

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: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/

Contact

Principal Speech & Language Therapist: Louisa Gilpin, [e-mail], 02087254633

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