Speech and Language Therapist in neurorehabilitation

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to work in neurorehabilitation at their London facility. The role involves managing a complex caseload, providing leadership in specialist areas, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a relevant degree, license to practice, and experience in neurology. The position offers a salary of £56,276 to £63,176 pro rata, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in neurorehabilitation is essential.
• Evidence of completion of specialist CPD courses is required.
• Experience with Functional Neurological Disorder patients is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload independently.
• Provide leadership within specialist area.
• Assess and manage adults with communication/swallowing disorders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification

Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice

Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist in Neurorehabilitation – Job Share

Closing date: 08 December 2025

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for this exciting job share opportunity to join the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team at the Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team, treating inpatients with acquired brain injury and Functional Neurological Disorders (FND). The service provides in-depth assessment and intensive, interdisciplinary intervention to a complex caseload of patients with neurological and functional neurological conditions.

The post holder will be part of a progressive and supportive speech and language team and multidisciplinary team. Great emphasis is placed on supervision and professional development.

Experience working in neurology and neurorehabilitation, as part of a team, is essential. Experience in working with aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia is necessary. Experience working with FND or evidence of knowledge and skills relating to this caseload is desirable.

The post is suitable for an experienced SLT who is dynamic and flexible with a commitment to new ways of working and has an innovative approach to patient‑centred care and efficient service delivery.

Excellent communication skills are essential and an interest in the process as well as the outcomes of rehabilitation is desirable.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a complex caseload independently
• Provide leadership within appropriate specialist area(s)
• Assess, treat and manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders requiring highly specialist SLT skills
• Use specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgments and case‑management decisions

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice
• Evidence of completion of specialist CPD e.g. short courses, webinars, self‑directed study
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience working with patients with a Functional Neurological Disorder

Experience

• Relevant and in‑depth specialist experience post‑qualification in neurosciences/ neurorehabilitation
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and well‑developed knowledge of key roles and responsibilities

Skills

• Evidence and ability to demonstrate leadership and strategic skills
• Developing and delivering education and training packages
• Supervision of others
• Negotiation and problem‑solving skills demonstrated in complex situations
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills, in complex situations
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

Knowledge

• In‑depth knowledge of a broad range of therapeutic and management approaches relevant to the client group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• In‑depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
• In‑depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a year pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)