Rotational Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,951.00 to £56,863.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47951.00 - £56863.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW3 6NP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9196-26-0500 |
Summary
Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect) 1.1 To be responsible for managing a caseload of adult acute inpatients with communication, swallowing and airway problems related to complex cardiorespiratory disease across acute, critical care and outpatient settings. Patients may present with acute or chronic communication and/or swallowing disorders and may be tracheostomised and ventilator dependent. 1.2 To demonstrate specialist knowledge of communication, swallowing and airway disorders from a range of anatomical and physiological causes, and apply this to patients with complex cardiorespiratory disease ensuring high quality clinical care. 1.3 To develop and consolidate specialist SLT skills in managing a caseload of upper airways patients with various symptoms of laryngeal dysfunction, such as chronic cough and inducible laryngeal obstruction. They may present with breathing and voice difficulties, globus and throat discomfort. Some may have co-occurring asthma. Therapy will be mostly in outpatient clinics with a small proportion of inpatient work. 1.4 To demonstrate specialist knowledge of voice, breathing and laryngeal function that can be applied to upper airway disorders. 1.5 To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner - to be always professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of their clinical work according to RCSLT and HCPC standards. 1.6 To accept responsibility for patients under their management according to local clinical priorities, organising their time and making efficient use of resources in order to meet the needs of the clinical service. 1.7 To develop competencies in video fluoroscopy commensurate with their level of experience and the needs of the SLT service. 1.8 To develop competencies in tracheostomy commensurate with their level of experience and the needs of the SLT service. 1.9 To assist with the provision of the inpatient FEES service commensurate with their level of experience and the needs of the SLT service. 1.10 To demonstrate flexibility in balancing the needs of the caseload during periods of high demand. 1.11 To develop and maintain good working relationships with all healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients. 1.12 To represent and advocate for the communication and swallowing needs of patients as part of integrated multidisciplinary team interventions by contributing to meetings, ward rounds and case conferences, ensuring that a coordinated and individualised care plan is formulated. 1.13 To participate in the multi-disciplinary follow up of patients discharged from the adult services. 1.14 To maintain knowledge and skills in a range of alternative and augmentative communication systems and aids. 1.15 To demonstrate continuous professional learning by developing specialist knowledge and skills in cardiorespiratory disease through a range of learning activities including independent self-directed study, work shadowing, reflective practice, completion of online training, evidence-based practice activities, attendance at internal and external training, ensuring that learning is shared and integrated into the SLT service. 1.16 To undertake informal teaching sessions with patients and their carers relating to communication, swallowing and airway disorders relevant to their diagnosis, treatment and management plan. 1.17 To work with interpreters offering training and support as necessary. 1.18 To always adhere to infection prevention and control policy. 1.19 To provide support to SLT colleagues by working at the other site from time to time when requested by the Clinical Lead SLT. Please review job description document for full responsibilities.