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Essential
23 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Relevant and in-depth specialist experience post qualification in neurosciences/ neurorehabilitation
- Experience
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and well developed knowledge of key roles and responsibilities
- Experience
Evidence and ability to demonstrate leadership and strategic skills
- Experience
Developing and delivering education and training packages
- Experience
Supervision of others
- Qualifications
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Qualifications
Health Professions Council – Licence to Practice
- Qualifications
Evidence of completion of specialist CPD e.g. short courses, webinars, self-directed study
- Knowledge and Skills
Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties
- Knowledge and Skills
Highly developed ability to integrate and assimilate information and analyse assessments to inform diagnosis and management
- Knowledge and Skills
In-depth knowledge of a broad range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- Knowledge and Skills
Good auditory discrimination skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Negotiation and problem solving skills demonstrated in complex situations
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills, in complex situations
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates excellent self-reflection skills with the ability to direct own learning and development
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates ability to be an active team member and assume leadership responsibilities
- Knowledge and Skills
In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- Knowledge and Skills
Competent IT skills
- Knowledge and Skills
In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/ audit
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent written and spoken English
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Knowledge and Skills
Videofluoroscopy competencies
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at the Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre, within the inpatient service at St George’s Hospital.
The post holder will join our Level 1 specialist rehabilitation service, providing in-depth assessment and intensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological presentations following acquired brain injury.
You will be part of a progressive, experienced and supportive Speech and Language Therapy team, working closely with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team. We place a strong emphasis on clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development, with opportunities to develop specialist skills within neurorehabilitation.
We are looking for a therapist with substantial experience in adult neurology and neurorehabilitation and with the ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Applicants should have appropriate clinical experience in the assessment and management of: Aphasia, Cognitive communication disorder, Dysarthria, Apraxia of speech and Dysphagia
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills and a strong commitment to person-centred, goal-focused rehabilitation. You will be flexible and enthusiastic about developing new ways of working, with an innovative approach to both clinical care and efficient service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to deliver a highly specialist inpatient neuro rehabilitation service to adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders, resulting from acquired brain injury.
The post holder will be expected to have an in-depth, comprehensive knowledge of SLT assessment and management of; aphasia, cognitive communication difficulties, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia.
The Wolfson is a diverse workplace, and the post holder will be expected to have a commitment towards promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. A significant proportion of the patients on the centre will have English as an additional language (EAL) and so skills and experience of working with bilingual clients and interpreters will be required.
The post holder will also work within multi-disciplinary teams providing coordinated individualised management and/or treatment for patients/clients, involving families as necessary and providing appropriate recommendations and training to multi-disciplinary team members.
The post holder will work with the Principal SLT on delegated service delivery, monitoring and development projects. They will provide support, supervision and second opinions to more junior Speech and Language Therapists, assistants and volunteers.
They will provide regular specialist training on a range of topics. The postholder will be active in student teaching and training.
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. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
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.
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Speech & Lang Therapist (SLT) with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum pro rata inc HCAS (inner London). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Nov 2026.
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