Speech and Language Therapist | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,419 - £55,046 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Battersea, London, SW11 1SW |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7579514/200-NN-712818-AHP-M2 |
Summary
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) to work within a well established and respected, adult multi-disciplinarycommunity neuro team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of adults with a variety of acquired neurological conditions living in the community. There are opportunities to see patients at the Therapy Centre and in other community settings. There is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary working including service development and team learning. The MD team includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietitian, clinical neuropsychologist, clinical nurse specialist, neuronavigator, administrative, psychology and therapy assistant practitioners.
As an experienced therapist, the post holder will have skills in managing a caseload of clients with complex neurological needs, including dysphasia and dysphagia management. Training and experience in LSVT and VF would be an advantage, but not essential.
The post holder will have a key role in the development of the Speech and Language service and other projects within the multi-disciplinary team.
Continuing professional development is actively supported via clinical supervision, annual Personal Development Plans, post-graduate and in-service training from a uni-professional and multi-disciplinary point of view. Supervision of students is actively encouraged.
· To provide assessment and treatment of stroke and neurology patients in the community, who may have complex and/ or chronic presentation.
· To be a source of expertise and undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard, using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.
· To participate in teaching, training, and supervision
· To be responsible for line managing and clinically supervising assistants and students.
· To take a key role in the future development of the MDT service
· To work as an autonomous practitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, managing own caseload and maintaining patient and own records.
· To plan, co-ordinate and evaluate the service provided to neurological patients in the community setting.
· To develop competencies in community Videofluoroscopy and/or FEES clinics
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.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Please refer to attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role and expectations
This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
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