Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

st georges nhs trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join their innovative team. The role involves assessing and treating adults with communication and swallowing disorders, while collaborating with various medical teams. This part-time position offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to work flexible hours, including weekends. Strong experience in SLT is required.

Benefits

Well-established CPD opportunities

Regular supervision and support

Qualifications

• Experience in providing Speech and Language Therapy assessment and treatment.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Flexibility to work on weekends as part of 7-day therapy provision.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Liaise with other professional groups for patient care.
• Maintain adequate records of patient management.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of communication disorders

Swallowing disorders management

Liaising with MDT

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our highly skilled Speech and Language Therapy service and work within the neurosciences department. This post holder will carry a caseload covering acute neurology and stroke with support to the neuro-cardiology and trauma teams. They will have the opportunity to work on our instrumental assessment rota’s and work towards relevant clinical competencies. The post holder will have experience providing SLT assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders within an MDT setting. The post holder will carry their own caseload and have an important role in liaising with other specialist services to optimise patient outcomes. The successful post holder will receive regular supervision and support to develop specialist clinical skills. They will be joining a highly supportive and innovative Speech and Language Therapy Department, offering well established CPD opportunities. They will participate in weekend working as part of the therapies 7 day working policy. This post is 0.6 and there is some flexibility with working days however one day must be Friday.

Responsibilities

• 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.

They will participate in weekend working as part of the therapies 7 day working policy. This post is 0.6 and there is some flexibility with working days however one day must be Friday.

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification

This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025