Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. This role involves working with adults facing communication and swallowing disorders, managing a caseload, and supervising therapy assistants. The ideal candidate will have a Speech and Language Therapy degree, HCPC registration, and significant relevant experience. Competitive salary and flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective service to patients across community sites.
• Manage own caseload and supervise therapy assistants.
• Participate in service development and clinical research projects.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Empathy

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent

HCPC Licence to Practice

Post-graduate training in dysphagia

Job description

Job Summary

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team within NELFT. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated individual to join our friendly department as part of our band 6 rotation scheme on a permanent basis.

Rotations include H&N Cancer, Inpatient Stroke Rehab, Neurology, and Voice/Dysphagia.

The post holder will work within the Adult Speech and Language Therapy team and provide an effective service to patients across NELFT community sites, including the London boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge.

Main Duties

Work with adults experiencing a range of acquired disorders of communication and swallowing. Provide holistic patient care in collaboration with MDT staff. Manage own caseload and supervise therapy assistants. Participate in service development and clinical research projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Licence to Practice
• Show active interest in CPD in line with RCSLT guidelines
• Post‑graduate training in dysphagia
• Completion of RSCLT Newly Qualified Practitioner Competencies

Experience (Essential)

• Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level
• Experience working in a multi‑agency and/or multidisciplinary team
• Planning and delivery of training to other professionals

Desirable

• Experience of videofluoroscopy and /or FEES clinic
• Experience of supervising others

Knowledge (Essential)

• Awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
• Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions
• Awareness of standards of record keeping
• Understanding of safeguarding

Skills (Essential)

• Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence‑based practice
• Organise and manage own caseload
• Allocate duties and supervise therapy assistants
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Negotiation, problem‑solving, concentration, analytical and reflection skills

Compliance and Additional Information

Use of AI: Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Employer Details

Employer: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Locations: Various sites in Havering, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham, Hainault, IG7 4DF

Website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/

Working Pattern and Contract

Band 6, Permanent, Full‑time/Job share, Flexible working.

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum plus HCAS.