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We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team within the borough of Brent. The post is based across the Robertson Unit and Furness ward at Willesden Centre for Health and Care. In this role, you will provide swallowing and communication assessment, management and intervention for adults with varying neurological conditions.
You will work across: · Robertson Rehabilitation Unit - a specialist level 2b neuro-rehabilitation service which admits patients with a wide range of diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and critical illness neuropathies. · Furness ward - a general rehabilitation service for those patients who no longer require acute medical care but require further therapeutic intervention prior to discharge home.
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative Brent SLT team, with access to structured supervision and support. The role involves close partnership working with the wider multi-disciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Medical Professionals.
This role offers a range of opportunities for professional development, including involvement in service development, research, audit, and quality improvement projects. A comprehensive supervision framework is in place, including one-to-one supervision, peer support, and regular appraisal.
Main duties of the job
This role requires experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions. You will bring a strong interest in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary environment.
The role places a strong emphasis on collaborative working, including shared goal setting, assessment, and intervention to support positive patient outcomes. There will be opportunities to contribute to Speech and Language Therapy–specific and wider MDT service development, quality improvement initiatives, and your own continuing professional development.
We are committed to delivering excellent patient experience and outcomes, and we welcome candidates who share this commitment.
Key Duties include: • Independently manage and prioritise a complex neurological caseload, assessing and treating communication and swallowing difficulties using evidence-based practice, with support from a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist as required. • Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. • Support the supervision and development of a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist • Actively contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement activities across the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relating the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs.
- Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relating to the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy.
- Ability to work in a less predictable environment and able to prioritise own workload with well-developed concentration skills.
- Good organisation skills
- Able to work as part of a team and remain calm under pressure.
- Demonstration of good analytical and reflection skills
Experience
Essential
- Management of neurological and long-term conditions in acute or inpatient settings
- Assessment & treatment of complex clients with speech, language, communication needs and dysphagia
- Working with carers & MDT
- Writing reports and maintaining case notes
- Delivering and evaluating training
- Management of own caseload
- Applying the principals of research methodology through clinical audit
- Developing reflective clinical practice in self
Desirable
- Member of a relevant CEN
- Experience of supervising junior members of staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
- Registration with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of further study e.g. postgraduate degree, short courses relating to community setting
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This advert is for Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Inpatient Unit with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum, inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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