Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Adult Community

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Willesden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their Adult Community SLT service in Willesden. This role involves managing a caseload of adults with complex communication and swallowing needs, providing assessments and therapies in diverse settings. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in community healthcare. The position offers supportive development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in outpatient and domiciliary settings.
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload in various settings including homes and clinics.
• Conduct assessments and deliver tailored therapies.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Experience with progressive neurological conditions

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

A Vacancy at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.


We’re looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Community SLT service in Brent, a vibrant, multicultural borough in North West London.

Based at the Willesden Centre for Health & Care and Wembley Centre for Health & Care, you’ll work across outpatient and domiciliary settings, supporting adults with a wide range of complex communication and swallowing needs, including progressive neurological conditions.

You’ll benefit from:
• Strong links with local MDTs and acute SLT colleagues
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills (e.g. LSVT, stammering)
• Involvement in service development, QI, research and audit
• A highly supportive team culture, with regular supervision and CPD
• Leadership of junior staff, helping shape the next generation of SLTs

We also provide cover to our local rehab wards as needed and are committed to sustainable, patient-centred care.

For informal enquiries, contact Alexia Petrova, Clinical Lead SLT: [e-mail]

This Band 6 role sits within the Adult Community SLT team in Brent.

You’ll manage your own caseload across domiciliary and outpatient settings, supporting adults with communication and swallowing needs, many of whom speak English as an additional language.

You’ll assess and treat clients in their homes, clinics, care homes, and community sites, with access to VFS/FEES as needed.

You’ll work closely with the local MDT, contribute to rehab ward input at Willesden Centre if required, and supervise junior staff. Regular supervision and professional development opportunities are embedded in the role.

Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



As an autonomous practitioner, you’ll provide person-centred care and lead on assessment, therapy, and specialist advice for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.

You’ll collaborate with referrers, families, carers, and colleagues across health, social care, and voluntary sectors to deliver effective interventions and integrated care plans.

You’ll also contribute to clinical governance, audits, QI, and service development. Training others on SLT best practice is part of the role. You’ll receive regular supervision and CPD, and support the development of the Brent SLT team by supervising students and junior colleagues.



Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Aug 2025