Speech and Language Therapist

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Band 5 Adult Speech and Language Therapist at West Middlesex University Hospital. This full-time role offers the chance to develop expertise in a supportive environment, providing vital services to adult inpatients. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, receive supervision from experienced practitioners, and have opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Regular peer support and clinical supervision

Opportunities for CPD and service development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or those expecting to graduate in 2025 are welcome to apply.
• Passion for quality improvement and service development is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech and Language Therapy services to the stroke unit.
• Manage a caseload of adult inpatients independently.
• Deliver training to other professionals, patients, and carers.

Skills

Enthusiasm for service development

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Expected graduation in 2025

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 5 Adult Speech and Language Therapist

Please note the advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Would you like to join a supportive and energetic team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Adult Speech and Language Therapist at West Middlesex University Hospital.

The post is based on the acute stroke unit. The successful candidate will be supported to complete their dysphagia and newly qualified practitioner competencies and will be provided the opportunity to develop expertise in videofluoroscopy, as appropriate.

Our team has a passion for quality improvement, and we are looking for someone enthusiastic about service development. We offer regular peer support, clinical supervision, CPD, and team meetings. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities to be involved in audits, teaching & training, and other service promotion projects.

The post-holder will receive direct supervision and support from a senior SLT working in the same clinical specialism.

We welcome applications from individuals expecting to graduate in 2025 and look forward to your application.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.

Job Details

This is a full-time post within the adult Speech & Language Therapy Team, providing services to adult inpatients within the Trust. The post holder will work towards becoming an autonomous practitioner, providing Speech and Language Therapy services to the stroke unit at West Middlesex University Hospital.

The post holder will be supported to manage a caseload of adult inpatients independently, providing advice on swallowing and communication. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to collaborative work with patients, carers, and colleagues.

The post holder will participate in team meetings, working parties, and departmental/audit activities. They will be expected to deliver training within the hospital to other professionals, patients, and carers.

About Us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff serve a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, children’s services, and specialist clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates.

Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Note: Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Contact Details

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jessica Newman
• Job Title: Clinical Lead Adult Speech and Language Therapy
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]