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Job overview
We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapists with skills and experience in a range of specialisms to join the Guys and St Thomas' staff bank.
We are keen to hear from Band 6 level SLTs with specialist skills in management of complex dysphagia, altered airways and intensive care, head and neck cancer including laryngectomy and surgical voice restoration, acute medicine, older adults, adults with learning disability, stroke and neuro rehabilitation. Competence in videofluoroscopy and FEES is highly desirable. Our services cover both acute and community settings.
***Please be advised that this advert is intended to expand our pool of temporary staff. During the recruitment process, we will interview individuals whose applications align with the role’s criteria. Successful candidates will be invited to join our Staff Bank, and will be contacted as shifts or lines of work arise within the department.***
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist Speech & Language Therapy input to patients with communication and swallowing disorders on a bank basis
- For further details regarding requirements for some specialist roles please see attached Person Specifications. Please note, additional specialist roles may become available with alternative Person Specifications not attached here
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Person Specifications for requirements for some specialist roles. Please note, additional specialist roles may become available with alternative Person Specifications not attached here.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Relevant specialist skills / competencies
Experience
Essential
- Significant specialist experience working with adults with relevant disorders of communication and swallowing
- Informal/formal training of other professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree leading to license to practice as an SLT
- Post-graduate specialist training relevant to role
- Relevant specialist training
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This advert is for Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Bank) with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £24.48 - £34.27 bank rate according to banding. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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