# Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Run-Through 5-6 post) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Whittington Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist-run-through-5-6-post/87248508-153a-4a96-add0-4b8e24fdc477 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist-run-through-5-6-post/87248508-153a-4a96-add0-4b8e24fdc477.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Whittington Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-16T08:43:03.442Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Whittington_Health_NHS_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapist/Speech_Language_Therapist-v8065362 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8065362?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.whittington.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post is a Band 6 position however we also encourage applications from Newly Qualified Therapists and Band 5 therapists with the view to develop to a Band 6 when competencies have been achieved. We are able to offer the opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative and supportive team at the Whittington Hospital. This post is based at the Whittington Hospital, which is a teaching hospital, and will cover all medical wards. ### Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for delivering a comprehensive therapy service to patients, families and carers of adults with neurological, respiratory or surgical conditions, rehabilitation and elderly referred to the speech and language therapy department at the Whittington Hospital, referred with communication and swallowing difficulties. They will need knowledge in the assessment, differential diagnosis, rehabilitation and treatment of communication difficulties. The Team offers: Opportunities to develop competencies bespoke to the level of the applicant (NQP, dysphagia, VFSS, tracheostomy, critical care) Excellent line management and peer support Opportunities for ongoing personal development The Whittington Hospital is a teaching hospital offering exciting learning opportunities and MDT working Flexible working and career development ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be a developing clinician working towards gaining RCSLT dysphagia training competency level C or above, in a supported and bespoke trajectory. Opportunities for developing further competencies including VFSS, tracheostomy, critical care and FEES are available as part of this role. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner and is responsible for organising and managing a defined caseload, within their professional boundaries, seeking advice where indicated. The post holder will be working closely with their clinical supervisor and members of the SLT adult team, to contribute towards optimum patient care and service delivery across the patient pathway. The post holder will gain experience working with various MDTs throughout the hospital. The post holder will have the opportunity to support SLT students and provide training across the MDT. Refer to job description and person specification ## Job Details The post is a Band 6 position however we also encourage applications from Newly Qualified Therapists and Band 5 therapists with the view to develop to a Band 6 when competencies have been achieved. We are able to offer the opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative and supportive team at the Whittington Hospital. This post is based at the Whittington Hospital, which is a teaching hospital, and will cover all medical wards. ## Job Description The post holder is responsible for delivering a comprehensive therapy service to patients, families and carers of adults with neurological, respiratory or surgical conditions, rehabilitation and elderly referred to the speech and language therapy department at the Whittington Hospital, referred with communication and swallowing difficulties. They will need knowledge in the assessment, differential diagnosis, rehabilitation and treatment of communication difficulties. The Team offers: Opportunities to develop competencies bespoke to the level of the applicant (NQP, dysphagia, VFSS, tracheostomy, critical care) Excellent line management and peer support Opportunities for ongoing personal development The Whittington Hospital is a teaching hospital offering exciting learning opportunities and MDT working Flexible working and career development ## Responsibilities The post holder will be a developing clinician working towards gaining RCSLT dysphagia training competency level C or above, in a supported and bespoke trajectory. Opportunities for developing further competencies including VFSS, tracheostomy, critical care and FEES are available as part of this role. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner and is responsible for organising and managing a defined caseload, within their professional boundaries, seeking advice where indicated. The post holder will be working closely with their clinical supervisor and members of the SLT adult team, to contribute towards optimum patient care and service delivery across the patient pathway. The post holder will gain experience working with various MDTs throughout the hospital. The post holder will have the opportunity to support SLT students and provide training across the MDT. Refer to job description and person specification ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Competent computer skills including Word processing skills - Basic qualitative and quantitative research approaches ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Flexibility - Ability to reflect on practice - Negotiation and problem solving - Prioritisation skills - Organisational skills - Effective self-management ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Communicates complex, sensitive information - Has excellent communication skills - Uses information from multiple sources to understand the wider picture and demonstrates holistic thinking ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Minimum of one year’s post registration experience relevant to disorders seen in an acute adult caseload - Experience of working in a team - Of a specialist range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate communication, speech & language skills relevant to an acute adult caseload - Of the key characteristics leading to a specialist differential diagnosis relevant to the client group of acquired communication and swallowing disorders - Of selecting, setting & evaluating specialist treatment goals - Of a range of specialist therapeutic interventions relevant to patients presenting with acquired communication disorders demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches - Of specialist assessment and treatment options for dysphagia – both informal and formal techniques - The application of specialist knowledge of local cultural, linguistic & demographic factors effecting client management - Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team approaches - Knowledge of approaches to mentoring less experienced SLTs and support staff - Of basic understanding of clinical governance principles - Advanced approaches to support clients & carers with challenging behaviour, mental health needs or in high levels of distress **Desirable** - Basic approaches to delivering presentations and training, adapting style to a range of audiences ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - BSc. Speech and Language Science or equivalent (including Dip. CST) - HCPC license to practice, and eligible for the full RCSLT register - Successful completion of specialist short courses relevant to the field of adults with acquired speech, language, communication and/or eating and swallowing disorders ## Documents - [band 5 slt jd ps (pdf, 322.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10356157) - [band 6 slt jd ps (pdf, 299.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10356158) - [whittington employment promise (pdf, 22.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=839) - [whittington probationary policy (pdf, 298.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=621) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.