Speech and Language Therapist - Community Neuro Service | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to work with adults with neurological conditions in community settings. This developmental role is ideal for someone looking to enhance their skills before progressing to a higher band. Responsibilities include collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, delivering therapy in various settings, and engaging in research initiatives. The position offers comprehensive support for professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults in health or social care.
• Willingness to develop specialist knowledge in stroke and neurology.
• Eligibility for preceptorship support.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialist skills in a community setting.
• Deliver therapy in diverse locations.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and research initiatives.
• Supervise students on placement.

Skills

Specialist skills in neurology

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Research participation

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

This developmental band 5 to 6 post offers an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to develop and consolidate specialist skills and knowledge working with adults with neurological conditions, including stroke, in a community setting. This post is ideal for a Speech and Language Therapist who is looking to gain further specialist knowledge, skills and experience as a band 5, before moving into a band 6 role. This post is open to someone who has already worked as a Speech and Language Therapist with adults in a health or social care setting, but who may be considering a move to community or developing specialism in stroke and neurology.

You will become a member of a friendly, well-established multidisciplinary team which includes Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Rehabilitation Support Workers. We offer Early Supported Discharge, Community Stroke and Neuro Rehab pathways within the London Borough of Newham. Our team delivers therapy in a range of settings, including patient’s homes, nursing homes, via telehealth, outpatient clinics, or appropriate community locations. We have strong links to the consultant-led teams in the local stroke and neuro rehab services and provide an in-reach service to facilitate a safe and timely discharge for our patients.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people\'s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

We work closely with the research community and actively participate in current research projects. We also have in-house links with the Stroke Association and regularly work with voluntary services, for example, our longstanding local aphasia group.

Responsibilities

• Develop and consolidate specialist skills and knowledge in working with adults with neurological conditions, including stroke, in a community setting.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to Early Supported Discharge, Community Stroke and Neuro Rehab pathways.
• Deliver therapy in diverse settings (patients’ homes, nursing homes, telehealth, outpatient clinics, community locations).
• Collaborate with consultant-led stroke and neuro rehab teams and participate in in-reach services for safe and timely discharge.
• Engage with research initiatives and maintain links with relevant organisations (Stroke Association, aphasia groups, voluntary services).
• Receive preceptorship and participate in well-defined supervision systems and continuous professional development opportunities (uni- and multidisciplinary and external).
• Develop skills in the management of acquired dysphagia and communication difficulties.
• Supervise students on placement and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.

Development and Qualifications

You will have access to preceptorship and will be supported through well-defined supervision systems and continuous professional development opportunities, both uni- and multidisciplinary and external. You will be supported to continue to develop your skills in the management of acquired dysphagia and communication difficulties.

How to contact

We are happy to be contacted with questions about the post.

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025