# Specialist Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/598b4001-9f87-4b18-9b6e-7752ed2d009f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/598b4001-9f87-4b18-9b6e-7752ed2d009f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T12:03:21.104Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Paediatric_Therapies/Paediatric_Therapies-v8097806 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8097806?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the cutting edge of Acute SLT care at The Royal London Hospital and Tower Hamlets Community! This unique post offers the opportunity to rotate across: - Royal London Hospital Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) and Tower Hamlets Community Stroke Services (CST) - Neurology and Neurosurgery wards - Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) - General Medical & Surgical wards - Neurology & Neurosurgery including Major Trauma - Tower Hamlets Community Neuro Team - Adult Critical Care - Acute Paediatrics - Head & Neck / ENT You will deliver expert, patient-centred speech and language therapy to adult patients in both acute hospital and community settings. If you’re passionate about adult acute SLT care and keen to develop a wide-ranging clinical portfolio in a supportive, innovative environment, this rotational role offers an exceptional platform to advance your SLT career. Please note we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are reached. Interviews will be face to face only. For an informal chat or to learn more: Emily Talbot, Clinical Lead SLT \[email protected\] Lucy Maran, Clinical Lead Stroke Services \[email protected\] 020 3594 1140 ### Main duties of the job The postholder will be a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist primarily working at the Royal London Hospital although some rotations are based within Community or Outpatient settings and there is also an opportunity for a rotation in the Acute Paediatric SLT team. The post holder will be part of a team providing specialist assessment and treatment to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. The postholder will work as part of the acute SLT team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by a Highly Specialist SLT as well as their Clinical Lead SLT. The postholder may be required to supervise band 5 staff if appropriate. The post is rotational. The teams the post rotate through are as follows: - Royal London Hospital Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) and Tower Hamlets Community Stroke Services (CST) - Neurology and Neurosurgery wards - Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) - General Medical & Surgical wards - Neurology & Neurosurgery including Major Trauma - Tower Hamlets Community Neuro Team - Adult Critical Care - Acute Paediatrics - Head & Neck / ENT The rotations are subject to changes or re-configuration of the services. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the cutting edge of Acute SLT care at The Royal London Hospital and Tower Hamlets Community! This unique post offers the opportunity to rotate across: Royal London Hospital Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) and Tower Hamlets Community Stroke Services (CST) Neurology and Neurosurgery wards Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) General Medical & Surgical wards Neurology & Neurosurgery including Major Trauma Tower Hamlets Community Neuro Team Adult Critical Care Acute Paediatrics Head & Neck / ENT You will deliver expert, patient-centred speech and language therapy to adult patients in both acute hospital and community settings. If you’re passionate about adult acute SLT care and keen to develop a wide-ranging clinical portfolio in a supportive, innovative environment, this rotational role offers an exceptional platform to advance your SLT career. Please note we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are reached. Interviews will be face to face only. For an informal chat or to learn more: Emily Talbot, Clinical Lead SLT \[email protected\] Lucy Maran, Clinical Lead Stroke Services \[email protected\] 020 3594 1140 ## Job Description The postholder will be a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist primarily working at the Royal London Hospital although some rotations are based within Community or Outpatient settings and there is also an opportunity for a rotation in the Acute Paediatric SLT team. The post holder will be part of a team providing specialist assessment and treatment to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. The postholder will work as part of the acute SLT team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by a Highly Specialist SLT as well as their Clinical Lead SLT. The postholder may be required to supervise band 5 staff if appropriate. The post is rotational. The teams the post rotate through are as follows: Royal London Hospital Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) and Tower Hamlets Community Stroke Services (CST) Neurology and Neurosurgery wards Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) General Medical & Surgical wards Neurology & Neurosurgery including Major Trauma Tower Hamlets Community Neuro Team Adult Critical Care Acute Paediatrics Head & Neck / ENT The rotations are subject to changes or re-configuration of the services. ## Responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Basic computer literacy skills - Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice. - Motivated and proactive in developing clinical skills and contributing to service development. ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to prioritise workload, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate, clear clinical records in line with professional standards. - Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills - Negotiation, Problem solving and conflict resolution skills - Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills - Good presentation skills, both written and verbal - Ability to work independently and to take initiative - Ability to acknowledge need for and seek support - Ability to use reflective practice to guide clinical reasoning and service improvement. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Sound knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders, their assessment, and evidence-based intervention approaches - Awareness of relevant national policies, professional standards and current best practice guidance (e.g. RCSLT, NICE) - Understanding of clinical governance, confidentiality, and safeguarding principles. - Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, consent, and the role of the SLT in decision-making and risk management - Awareness of Outcome Measures and their clinical application - Knowledge of cultural and linguistic issues in working with a multi-cultural caseload. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with adults with acquired communication/swallowing disorders - Competent to work independently with patients with swallowing and communication deficits. - Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT). - Experience delivering training, advice, or support to other professionals, patients, and/or carers - Experience of Quality Improvement work / working through PDSA cycles / Project work ### Qualifications **Essential** - Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent - Health Professions Council – Licence to Practice - Ongoing evidence of CPD **Desirable** - Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 536.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10391639) - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## 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.