Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Interested in a static Band 6 Speech and Language Therapy position in Adult Community StrokeRehabilitation?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our well established and respected multi-disciplinary Community Stroke team in Lambeth and Southwark.

This is a permanent post within the stroke team as part of the Lambeth and Southwark Neurorehabilitation team. Ideally you will have experience of working in neuro rehabiliation and ideally a strong interest in working with stroke rehabiltation, working with adults with communication and swallowing impairments. You will be well-supported by a dedicated B7 SLT. You will have access to regular supervision and peer support, a planned programme of uni-disciplinary and multidisciplinary in-service training, including staff reflective sessions with our Staff Wellbeing Psychology Team, and an opportunity to attend external training in line with your PDP. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in service development and audit projects and to supervise students and rehabilitation assistants, depending on your experience.

It is an exciting time to join our team; we are enthusiastic, forward thinking and aim to put our patients at the centre of all we do.

**The post holder is expected**:

- To provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to adult clients in the communities of Lambeth and Southwark.
- To work closely alongside other members of the MDT to provide intervention that is person centered, goal-orientated and utilise a self-management approach enabling patients to participate actively in their rehab.
- To achieve individual activity target of at least two-three visits (face-to-face or via telehealth) per day.
- To participate in monthly supervision and annual appraisal by a Senior Speech and Language Therapist.
- To provide supervision of SLT students on placement.

The post holder will be required to work in either the borough of Lambeth or Southwark and to utilise agile working. Each staff member is loaned a laptop, a work mobile and a safety device.

Please note you do not need to drive for this community post. Staff have access to pool cars or you can be reimbursed for using your own car. If you do not drive, you will be expected to use public transport, your own bicycle or to walk. Work-related travel is reimbursed.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals - Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

The Integrated Local Services directorate provides a range of community and inpatient health services for adults within the communities of Lambeth and Southwark, with some services also provided in Lewisham. Our hospital
- based inpatient and outpatient services provide care for adults from across the region.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients

Professional

**The post holder will**:

- Work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RSCLT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
- Maintain close liaison with other senior colleagues in the team and ensure effective communication with all team members for day to day smooth running of the service.
- Keep abreast of current issues within the profession, taking responsibility for personal growth and development such as reading relevant journal and research papers or participating in appropriate work journal clubs and related research / evaluation projects.
- Maintain and record ongoing continuing professional development, using a professional portfolio.
- Attend professional body / clinical interest group meetings as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical training for Speech and Language Therapy students.
- Attend training courses, participate in experiential learning as identified in PDP and impart information to colleagues.

Clinical

**The post holder will**:

- Provide a comprehensive assessment, treatment and management service to a caseload of adult patients with a stroke diagnosis, following local operational policies and agreed standards and guidelines.
- Be responsi



  • London, United Kingdom Allen Speech & Language Full time

    JOB SUMMARY To provide SaLT services in mainstream Secondary and Primary Schools participating in the achievement of Schools’ mission and vision. This will involve providing high quality, efficient and effective speech and language therapy services whilst developing the role within the provision, within available resources and in accordance with...


  • London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Evelina Community We are looking for a Band 6 speech and language therapist to come and join our ever expanding Children’s Community Speech and Language Therapy team. We are a department that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We value difference and welcome everyone. We have a team of...


  • London, United Kingdom Grafton Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Pay rate: 30 per hour Available immediately Length of contract: GI Group Recruitment are now recruiting for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for our Public Sector client based in Croydon. The Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will work at a Specialist level to assess, diagnose, treat...


  • London, United Kingdom Baltimore Consulting Limited Full time

    Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - SEMH Interim On-Site Role Initial 3 months London £250-£300 per day Inside IR35 As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for SEMH, you will be providing a specialist speech and language therapy service to schools within a London based local authority. You will have a caseload of young people with...


  • Tower of London, United Kingdom Sterling Cross Full time

    A new opportunity is now available for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a charity-led hospital in London in a specialist role. This hospital operates at the very forefront of clinical care for complex HIV-related conditions and its recent projects have expanded services to include specialist neurorehabilitation, as well as step-down...


  • London, United Kingdom Sterling Cross Full time

    A new opportunity is now available for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a charity-led hospital in London in a specialist role.This hospital operates at the very forefront of clinical care for complex HIV-related conditions and its recent projects have expanded services to include specialist neurorehabilitation, as well as step-down...


  • London, United Kingdom Clarus Education Ltd Full time

    Speech and Language Therapist SEN School Merton Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge in a unique work environment? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children who need it the most? We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to work full time for at our specialist Independent School,...


  • Tower of London, United Kingdom Sterling Cross Full time

    A new opportunity is now available for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a charity-led hospital in London in a specialist role.This hospital operates at the very forefront of clinical care for complex HIV-related conditions and its recent projects have expanded services to include specialist neurorehabilitation, as well as step-down...


  • London, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Band 7 - Highly Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist: Paediatric Complex Needs and Dysphagia Service Paediatric Community Services - Newham, East London Foundation Trust Are you an experienced Band 7 therapist looking for your next role? Are you a Band 6 therapist looking to specialise or develop more leadership skills? Are you interested in...


  • London, United Kingdom Sterling Cross Careers Full time

    Job Description: A new opportunity is now available for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a charity-led hospital in London in a specialist role.This hospital operates at the very forefront of clinical care for complex HIV-related conditions and its recent projects have expanded services to include specialist neurorehabilitation, as well as...


  • London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you want to be part of a friendly and supportive SLT team? Do you want to be able to offer direct therapy to children in mainstream schools? Do you want to be part of an integrated therapy service? We are looking for a passionate speech and language therapist to work in the Hillingdon mainstream schools team supporting children and young people with...


  • London, United Kingdom Clarus Education Ltd Full time

    Speech and Language Therapist SEN School Merton Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge in a unique work environment? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children who need it the most?...


  • London, United Kingdom Clarus Education Ltd Full time

    Speech and Language Therapist SEN School Merton Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge in a unique work environment? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children who need it the most?...


  • London, United Kingdom Central London Community Health Trust Full time

    To provide a highly specialist clinical speech and language therapy service, working in close collaboration with speech and language therapy colleagues, parents, carers, education staff and a range of health professionals in order to meet the communication and eating and drinking needs of children with complex special needs and their families. To provide...


  • London, United Kingdom Clarus Education Ltd Full time

    Speech and Language Therapist SEN School MertonRemember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge in a unique work environment?Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children who need it the most?We are...


  • London, United Kingdom Clarus Education Ltd Full time

    Speech and Language Therapist SEN School MertonRemember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge in a unique work environment?Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children who need it the most?We are...

  • Specialist Speech

    4 days ago


    London, United Kingdom Maxxima Full time

    Maxxima have recently partnered with a leading private hospital. We are currently looking for an experienced Specialist Speech & Language Therapist who can provide overall support for the clinical leadership for the service. This post is based in Central London, which is easily accessible via public transport. **About the role**: As a Specialist Speech &...


  • New Malden, Greater London, United Kingdom Clarus Education Ltd Full time

    Speech and Language Therapist SEN School Merton Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge in a unique work environment? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children who need it the most? We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to work full time for at our specialist Independent School,...


  • London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary community rehabilitation team. You will be committed to providing a goal-focused, evidence-based, specialist service to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. You will join our Camden Neurology and Stroke Service -...


  • London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Band 6 We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding community team. This exciting opportunity has arisen due to new investment in the Bexley Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team, the post holder will work with adults with acquired...