Speech and Language Therapist | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is looking for a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to manage a caseload in the stroke in-patient ward and Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to research and teaching while providing support to patients with various neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will have postgraduate experience in adult neurosciences and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience in adult neurosciences.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to research and teaching within a highly specialised patient population.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a defined SLT caseload within NHNN in stroke and Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and demonstrate evidence-based practice.
• Exhibit excellent communication and teaching skills.

Skills

Postgraduate experience in adult neurosciences

Ability to contribute to research and teaching

Job description

Overview

We require a 0.9 WTE Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) with postgraduate experience in adult neurosciences to work on the stroke in-patient ward and Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit at NHNN to cover maternity leave for 11 months from mid January 2026.

The predominant caseload will be stroke and patients with a range of acute, chronic and progressive speech, language and swallowing disorders. You will join a team of SLTs with a well-established system for formal and informal support and clinical/professional supervision. The SLT service has a high profile within the multidisciplinary range of services provided. The post offers opportunities to use adult neuro clinical skills and contribute to research and teaching programmes within this highly specialised patient population. The Directorate supports research and development and funds continuous professional development. The department is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a defined SLT caseload within NHNN in stroke and Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit.
• Be supported by Band 6 and 7 speech and language therapists and work with the Stroke and NRU MDT.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across the UCLH Trust and demonstrate evidence-based practice within adult neurology and stroke rehabilitation.
• Apply sound clinical reasoning and decision-making in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders due to stroke and other acquired and progressive neurological conditions.
• Exhibit excellent communication and teaching skills and effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience in adult neurosciences.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to research and teaching within a highly specialised patient population.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people locally, nationally and overseas, with a vision to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (including the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastro-intestinal and oral disease, with world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, aiming for net zero direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The department is committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply / Additional Information

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025.