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

st georges nhs trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to manage a complex caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders in the neurosciences department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills and participate in multidisciplinary care. This role offers supervision and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with adult caseloads in acute settings.
• Ability to devise and implement treatment programs.
• Counseling skills to advise on patient management.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adults with communication/swallowing disorders.
• Liaise with other professionals for multidisciplinary care.
• Maintain records of patient assessments and treatments.

Skills

Acquired communication and swallowing disorders

Patient assessment

Differential diagnosis

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Exciting and dynamic role assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders on acute neurology wards. This will includesupervision 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 hold a large complex caseload all the while developing advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment to manage the various etiologies.

- 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.

An exciting opportunity 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 rotas 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 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 and learning opportunities.

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, 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 Monday 11 Aug 2025