Band 7 Specialist Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Enfield Community

Ready to make a real impact and take your career to the next level?

We are looking for an ambitious, passionate, and driven Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Adult SLT and Community Stroke Rehab Team in Enfield!  This post will give you the opportunity to work across both of these community services, all within the overall scope of the Adult community therapies services.

This is your chance to lead, inspire, and transform the lives of patients within their own homes and local communities.

Why Join Our Team?

Be a Leader: Step into a senior role where your expertise will drive innovation and improvement in adult SLT rehabilitation. Thrive in a Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a fantastic multidisciplinary team including OTs, physiotherapists, neuropsychologists, and rehab assistants. Together, we make a powerful impact. Access to a professional & managerial support network. Joining our team means you'll never feel like you're working alone. You'll have access to a dedicated network of experienced professionals and managers who are committed to supporting your growth and success.  Royal Free Hospital SLT delivers services across multiple sites which gives you a unique opportunity for a wide scope of professional collaboration and expertise.

Main duties of the job

To provide a very high standard of adult speech and language therapy to patients alongside their family / carers  in a community setting, meeting the needs of the multicultural and diverse population.

Together with other senior staff to act as a resource of specialist advice to the stroke community rehabilitation service (CSRT), adult speech and language therapy team, the community therapy services, and others within the wider multidisciplinary services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What We’re Looking For:

HCPC Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist. Strong background in adult acquired pathology, neurology, stroke care, and dysphagia management (Band 6 level or equivalent). Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring and supporting others. Sound knowledge of evidence-based stroke care and NHS frameworks. UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.