Speech and Language Therapist | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Hillingdon Hospital; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Uxbridge is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join their supportive adult in-patient service. You will provide specialist assessment and treatment while working closely with a multidisciplinary team, gaining experience across acute and rehabilitation settings. The position offers opportunities for professional development, including dysphagia competency training and monthly CPD sessions.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Monthly CPD sessions

Qualifications

• Experience in acute, stroke and neurorehabilitation settings is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and receive clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment across multiple healthcare settings.
• Work as part of the SLT team and support multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Deliver teaching and training to nursing and medical staff.

Skills

Assessment and treatment in acute settings

Experience in stroke and neurorehabilitation

Ability to train and teach others

Education

Completion of the RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner framework

In-house dysphagia competency training

Job description

Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist – Acute and Rehabilitation

Permanent Contract, Full Time: 37.5 hours per week.

About

The SLT team at Hillingdon Hospitals are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive adult in-patient service.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment across acute, stroke and neurorehabilitation settings, including care of the elderly, general medicine, respiratory and trauma pathways.
• Work as part of the SLT team and wider multidisciplinary team, supported and supervised by a Specialist SLT and Clinical Lead SLT.
• Gain experience across acute and rehabilitation settings and provide regular teaching and training to nurses, medics and other AHPs.
• Receive regular clinical supervision, monthly CPD sessions, peer support and evidence-based practice sessions.

Qualifications

Completion of the RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner framework and in-house dysphagia competency training. Experience in acute, stroke and neurorehabilitation settings is preferred. Please refer to the Person Specification for detailed requirements.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities including completion of the RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner framework, in-house dysphagia competency training, opportunities to assist in Videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics. A supportive team environment with monthly CPD sessions and peer support.

Contact

Ellie Loudon, Team Lead for Speech and Language Therapy, via email: [e-mail]

Interview Date: tbc.

This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025.