Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for a 12-month maternity cover in their Community Neuro Service. The role involves working with adults affected by neurological conditions in various community settings. The successful candidate will join a supportive multidisciplinary team and have opportunities for professional development. Flexible working arrangements are supported.

Benefits

Access to clinical supervision

Opportunities for CPD

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with neurological conditions.
• Ability to work in a community setting and manage caseloads.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage adults with neurological conditions.
• Provide treatment in homes, clinics, and through telehealth.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for holistic patient care.

Skills

Dynamic communication skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of neurological conditions

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust – Speech and Language Therapist – Community Neuro Service

Band 6 SLT 0.8 WTE Maternity cover 12 months.

This is a 12-month maternity cover position for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist in the Newham Community Neuro Service, based at East Ham Care Centre. The service provides assessment, treatment and management to adults with stroke, TBI and progressive neurological conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson’s Disease.

The service offers early supported discharge for stroke, community stroke and neuro rehab pathways, and sees clients in their own homes, in clinic, via telehealth and other appropriate community locations.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to further develop and consolidate specialist skills and knowledge working with adults with neurological conditions in a community setting.

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic speech and language therapist to join our friendly and supportive multi‑disciplinary team. The team includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation support workers, a psychologist, a neuro navigator and four other speech and language therapists.

The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision, and opportunities for additional internal and external CPD and training.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and partner organisations.

The trust supports flexible working.

Please see attached JD and person specification for full details of the post.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.