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Job requirements
Essential
26 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Relevant experience as a Speech & Language Therapist
- Experience
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Personal Attributes
Physically fit to meet requirements of post
- Personal Attributes
Team player
- Knowledge and Skills
Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties
- Knowledge and Skills
Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group
- Knowledge and Skills
Well established knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the use of videofluoroscopy
- Knowledge and Skills
Established knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology as relevant to this post
- Knowledge and Skills
Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates excellent concentration, analytical and reflection skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Good interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge and Skills
Good organisational and prioritisation skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Knowledge and Skills
Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- Knowledge and Skills
Competent with IT skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and the implications for SLT
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Knowledge and Skills
Good written and spoken English
- Education and Qualifications
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Education and Qualifications
Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice
- Education and Qualifications
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
- Education and Qualifications
Evidence of completion of specialist short courses and self directed study
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level including clinical training, clinical experience with an adult caseload in a previous job or clinical placement.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join the SLT team within our band 6 rotations. The rotations include Acute Medicine/ Senior health, Neurocardiac/ Major Trauma, Community neuro, Outpatients, Stroke, Neurorehabilitation and Acute Paediatrics.
The postholder will be part of a progressive and supportive speech and language team consisting of 30+ SLTs across a range of specialities. Great emphasis is placed on supervision and professional development.
Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing impairments is essential as is dysphagia training.
Working with families is an important part of the work. Excellent communication skills are essential and an interest in the process as well as the outcomes of rehabilitation is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will independently manage, dependant on the specific rotation, an Adult or paediatric caseload and provide specialist SLT knowledge, skills, and expertise to colleagues and support the SLT service as a whole. There will be opportunity to participate in weekly instrumental assessment clinics.
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy services to adult/paediatric patients/clients with a variety of needs including Aphasia, Complex needs, Dysphagia, Feeding difficulties, and Cognitive communication difficulties. A significant proportion of these clients will have English as an additional language (EAL).
They will work alongside adult/ paediatric medical, surgical and multidisciplinary staff to ensure highly specialist therapy programs and care plans are in place for the patients/clients under their care.
The post holder will be expected to lead collaborative working with patients / clients, carers and with colleagues internally and externally planning and delivering services.
The post holder will also assist with the work of student placements, provide guidance for speech and language therapy assistants and provide clinical support to other therapists/staff on SLT issues
As part of the Adult rotation specialities, the post holder will be required to work as part of the weekend working rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
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 Speech and Language Therapist (Rotational) with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £47951.00 to £56863.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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