Speech and Language Therapist - Adults, Community, Camden

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary community team. The ideal candidate will manage a varied caseload and provide evidence-based therapy for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. This role offers support for early-career professionals, with opportunities for skill development and collaboration with physiotherapists and psychologists.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Able to provide goal-focused, evidence-based therapy.
• Experience in neurorehabilitation and palliative care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a varied caseload across multiple community pathways.
• Develop skills with patients post-acute stroke and in various settings.
• Contribute to holistic support models in community health.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) – Adult Community, Camden (Band 5).

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary community rehabilitation team. Our office base is in St Pancras Hospital (close to the amenities and transport links of Kings Cross, Euston and Camden), and we see patients in the community across Camden, a vibrant and diverse inner London borough.

Team and setting

You will join our Camden Neurology and Stroke Service – a well-established, highly-respected and supportive team comprising speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, and rehabilitation assistants. You will be committed to providing a goal-focused, evidence-based service to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a stimulating varied caseload and gain broad clinical experience working across multiple community pathways.
• Develop and consolidate skills with patients from Early Supported Discharge (post-acute stroke), Neurorehabilitation (stroke, head injury, progressive neuro), Palliative Care, and other long-term conditions affecting communication and/or swallowing (e.g., dementia, COPD).
• Contribute to Camden’s Integrated Neighbourhood Team model to offer more holistic support to residents as described in the NHS Ten Year Plan.
• Opportunity to gain experience on in-patient wards within St Pancras Rehabilitation Unit (neurology, multi-pathology and disability management).

Role and development

This post will suit an early-career Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop and consolidate skills when working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. You will bring robust relevant clinical experience from your student placements and/or NQP roles. You will be well-supported by a stable, compassionate, supportive and flexible team of SLTs (Band 6–8a). You will also gain valuable peer support and learning opportunities working closely alongside our wonderful multidisciplinary colleagues.

Roster and contact

We welcome informal discussions and/or visits from potential applicants. Please contact Chris Emsley or Claire Hunt, Speech and Language Therapists, on 020-33173309.

Interview and closing date

We plan to hold interviews on Thursday 16 October.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.