# Adult Speech & Language therapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- **Location:** St Helier Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £36,943 - £44,900 pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-02T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19T13:50:42.957Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Sutton/Epsom_St_Helier_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Adult_Speech_Language_Therapist/Adult_Speech_Language_Therapist-v8216170
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8216170?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated speech and language therapist, to join the Acute Speech and Language Therapy team within St Helier Hospital. The post is suitable for experienced band 5 or recently qualified Speech and Language Therapists. Training in dysphagia will be given if required.

This post is based in an acute hospital setting and involves working as an integral member of the SLT team alongside the wider MDT on general medical, care of the elderly, respiratory, gastroenterology and surgical wards. You will be able to develop further skills in the area of dysphagia.

Applicants should have skills and experience in managing patients with swallowing and communication disorders. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic SLT with a strong interest in dysphagia, high communication and team-working skills as well as effective time management and organisation skills. The department has close support networks with local community based Speech and Language therapy services, including regular journal clubs and in-service training.

The post holder will also have an opportunity to support our videofluoroscopy clinics and FEES service.

### Main duties of the job

- To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of adult inpatients with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders on the acute wards
- Duties will include assessment, diagnosis, therapy (both group and individual as appropriate), planning therapy programmes and discharge of patients including those with complex needs in a variety of settings
- To act as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to contribute to Speech & Language Therapy input on the acute wards
- To be accountable for own professional action and recognize own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate
- To participate in team meetings, audit and research projects on a regular basis within the Speech and Language Therapy Service

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Understanding and experience of Speech and Language therapy service in an Acute setting
- Experience working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Able to identify areas for own personal/ professional development
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

**Desirable**

- Post graduate experience in dysphagia

### Knowledge and Skills

**Essential**

- Good time management and organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective team working skills
- Basic computer skills

**Desirable**

- Ability to teach (e.g. IST)

## Documents

- [dbs policy (pdf, 101.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=677)
- [job description (pdf, 680.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10524190)
- [we're here to care (doc, 39.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=678)
- [personal specification (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10524191)
- [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2413)

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