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Job requirements
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Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Management of neurological and long term conditions
- Experience
Assessment & treatment of complex clients with speech, language, communication needs and dysphagia
- Experience
Working with carers & MDT
- Experience
Writing reports and maintaining case notes
- Experience
Delivering and evaluating training
- Experience
Management of own caseload
- Experience
Applying the principals of research methodology through clinical audit
- Experience
Developing reflective clinical practice in self
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of assessment tools relating the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs.
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relating to the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to work in a less predictable environment and able to prioritise own workload with well-developed concentration skills.
- Skills & Knowledge
Demonstration of good analytical and reflection skills
- Education/Qualification
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Education/Qualification
Registration with HCPC
- Education/Qualification
Registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Member of a relevant CEN
- Experience
Experience of working in acute and community settings as well as in nursing homes
- Experience
Experience of supervising junior members of staff
- Education/Qualification
Registration with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Education/Qualification
Evidence of further study e.g. postgraduate degree, short courses relating to community setting
Job overview
We're delighted to offer a brand-new 30-hour Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist opportunity within our welcoming Harrow Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) Service.
In May 2024, our team achieved Quality Development Unit (QDU) status, recognising our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and continuous service improvement.
In this role, you'll provide domiciliary and outpatient assessment and therapy for adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties, including those with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. You'll manage a varied specialist caseload, contribute to service development projects, and support the supervision and development of junior colleagues.
Based across Honeypot Lane Health Centre and Alexandra Avenue Health Centre, you'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team with strong links to our Acute Speech and Language Therapy Service, Harrow Dietetics Service and wider Rehabilitation Team, offering excellent opportunities for collaboration and professional development.
If you're looking to develop your clinical expertise, contribute to innovative service improvements and make a real difference to patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be part of the SLT team that will offer support and supervision, but they will be expected to work autonomously in client’s homes, nursing homes and outpatient clinics.
- This will be with support from the wider multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be committed to improving patient experience at all times.
- We will provide a lot of opportunities to engage in service development, including research, audits and QI projects.
- A framework of regular supervision including 1:1, peer supervision, and appraisal is in place.
- We will also support your continuing professional development with training opportunities both internal and external.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We require a 0.8wte Speech and Language Therapist with experience of working with adults with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. You will be competent in both dysphagia and communication, and you will be keen to learn and to develop your assessment and rehabilitation skills. The role requires someone who is a team player and patient-centred with excellent communication skills. Having a driving license is also desirable to this role.
For more information about the role, please see the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications.
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 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in 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 (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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