Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Rehabilitation

NHS; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Uxbridge seeks a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join their neurorehabilitation team. The role involves managing neurorehabilitation patients, participating in service development, and working with a supportive MDT. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Speech & Language Therapy and necessary registrations, with experience in dysphagia management. Competitive salary and full-time hours offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with dysphagia management and communication therapy plans.
• Previous experience in neurorehabilitation.
• Understanding of professional ethics and relevant guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and management of neurorehabilitation patients.
• Work closely with the SLT team and wider MDT.
• Participate in service development projects.

Skills

HCPC registration

RCSLT registration

Experience within a multi-disciplinary team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of adult safeguarding and infection control principles

Education

Recognised degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare – our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

The SLT team at Hillingdon Hospitals are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive adult in-patient service. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our neurorehabilitation SLT team at Hillingdon Hospital. The role is primarily split between our acute Stroke Unit and Alderbourn neuro‑rehabilitation ward. There will be opportunities to gain experience on the acute wards, as well as achieving Videofluoroscopy competencies and/or FEES competencies. The post holder will work as part of the SLT team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by a Highly Specialist SLT as well as the Clinical Lead SLT.

You will have previous experience of the assessment and management of neurorehabilitation patients including dysphagia management and the development of communication therapy plans. Previous experience of videofluoroscopy and MDT training is desirable. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.

Main Duties

You will receive regular clinical supervision, monthly CPD sessions, peer support and evidence‑based practice sessions provided by our very supportive team. As a team we look to continually improve the service we provide; this role also offers opportunity for participating and leading on service development projects and outcome measures. Furthermore, the hospital is currently developing academic links with nearby Brunel University, which has resulted in a number of therapy colleagues participating in supported studying.

About Us

This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are currently in the process of redeveloping the hospital to provide a state‑of‑the‑art hospital for the residents of Hillingdon, and beyond, which supports the very best in delivery of healthcare and will be fit for our future.

We provide acute and specialist services from two sites to a local population of 350,000. Our services include accident and emergency services, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. Hillingdon is situated in North West London close to Heathrow Airport and is the second largest London borough.

Person Specification

Essential

• HCPC registration
• RCSLT registration
• Recognised degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• Provision and evaluation of training for families, health professionals, students and others
• Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Knowledge of adult safeguarding, vulnerable adults, mental capacity and other relevant acts
• Awareness of occupational health & safety and infection control principles
• Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for SLT, including the importance of audit as a tool for service development
• Awareness of national policies and procedures that impact on SLT practice e.g. NICE guidelines
• Understanding of professional ethics and awareness of regulatory and professional bodies (RCSLT, HCPC) their code of practice and professional guidelines

Desirable

• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
• Evidence of experiential learning and development of specialist skills such as videofluoroscopy, or fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
• Member of special interest group
• Postgraduate experience with dysphagia within a range of caseloads
• Postgraduate experience with assessment and management of various communication disorders
• Experience with videofluoroscopy and/or FEES
• Experience with tracheostomised patients
• Supervision of junior staff members including the provision of dysphagia training

Additional Information

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact

If you are interested in this opportunity, or require further information about the post, please contact Ellie Page, Team Lead for Speech and Language Therapy via email: [e-mail].

Employer Details

Employer name: The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN

Website: https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php

Job Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Band: 6 – Salary £44,485 to £52,521 a year

Contract: Permanent – Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 394-MVCS-7564865DT

Location: Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN