Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the City of London seeks a qualified Speech & Language Therapist to provide expert therapy services to patients with communication and swallowing difficulties. The successful candidate will demonstrate specialist knowledge in dysphagia and closely collaborate with patients and families to develop care plans. The role also supports flexible working arrangements and emphasizes the professional development and well-being of staff, offering various supportive resources and activities.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Well-being classes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience providing Speech & Language therapy to patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Ability to develop care plans based on best practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert therapy service on medical and surgical wards.
• Develop clear care plans based on best practice.
• Collaborate with patients and their families.

Skills

Specialist knowledge in dysphagia

Clinical judgement in case management

Collaboration with patients and families

Job description

Overview

To provide an effective and evidence-based Speech & Language service to patients with communication and swallowing difficulties. The post-holder will work as a specialist autonomous practitioner and participate in the development and monitoring of the SLT service to the medical and surgical wards and the SLT In‑Patient team. The post-holder will also be expected to continue to develop their specialist skills and to deputise for the Principal SLT as requested. Supervision or management of other SLT teams during periods of sickness or annual leave may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an expert Speech & Language therapy service to patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties on the medical and surgical wards.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in dysphagia and acquired conditions underpinned by current evidence‑based practice and outcome measures.
• Apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgement in case management and develop clear care plans based on best practice.
• Collaborate closely with patients, carers and families to agree on management plans, set goals and regularly monitor and review progress.

Development and Staff Well‑being

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. From the moment you join, we are committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your well‑being, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on‑site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, well‑being practitioners, regular well‑being classes, a dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance programme and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly shout‑outs, patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Please see the attached supporting documents, which contain more information about the role in the job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.