Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5 rotational post)
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE18 4QH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-26-0170 |
Summary
To assess, develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment for patients with communication and swallowing problems To manage and prioritise workload independently To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment, seeking advice as appropriate To employ counselling skills with patients and carers To write therapy programmes to be carried out by the speech and language therapy assistant To demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of the current rotation, underpinned by current evidenced based practice To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist therapist working in the respective fields. To maintain HPC and RCSLT registration and ensure it is up to date To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in your clinical area To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies To have due regard for own personal safety and that of clients and carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies, lone working and ensure the safe positioning of self and others