# Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist/ec1d1de2-be64-42f1-b946-f63b21d84f7e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist/ec1d1de2-be64-42f1-b946-f63b21d84f7e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum incl. HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T12:36:23.014Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Chelsea_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy/Speech_Language_Therapy-v8331155 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8331155?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you seeking a new career opportunity? We are pleased to advertise this fixed-term contract. Covering maternity leave in the adult Speech & Language Therapy service, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The post is based on our acute stroke unit and includes involvement in Videofluoroscopy clinic and management of rehabilitation patients with a tracheostomy. Due to the fixed-term nature of the role, we are seeking an autonomous practitioner, who is capable of providing highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy services. With the expectation they will be required to provide assistance to the acute caseload, should caseload demand require it. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to manage a complex caseload independently, providing second opinions and advice for junior staff when required. They will need to be an autonomous practitioner with regard to videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy management. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to contribute to collaborative working with patients, carers, and colleagues, the voluntary sector and Social Services in regards to the planning and delivery of care. The post holder will participate in team meetings, working parties and contribute to departmental / team audits. They will be required to deliver training within the hospital setting to other professionals, patients and carers. They will contribute to training and support of junior staff members. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To provide highly specialist SLT input to the acute stroke unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. To analyse complex medical information, identify differential diagnosis and implement appropriate SLT assessment and treatment / management for patients with a range of swallowing and communication disorders, including care of patients with a tracheostomy. To ensure patients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care, as appropriate To participate in multidisciplinary tracheostomy management, as appropriate To participate in, and/ or lead videofluoroscopy clinic, as appropriate. This includes reviewing referrals for suitability, timely completion of reports and ensuring that clinical practice adheres to standards set by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience providing complex specialist dysphagia assessment and management - Level 3 Videofluoroscopy competencies / relevant overseas training or framework - RCSLT Tracheostomy competencies / overseas competency training or framework - Experience working within a Multidisciplinary Team - Experience with service development and audit - Experience providing teaching and training for members of the MDT, patients, families etc. - Experience using evidence based practice and outcome measures - Experience providing complex specialist communication assessment and management ### Trust values **Essential** - Putting patients first & Responsive to patients and staff - Open and honest & Unfailingly kind - Determined to Develop ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Awareness of and maintenance of, personal and professional boundaries - Ability to maintain concentration for prolonged periods of time ### Skills and knowledge **Essential** - Highly specialist knowledge of SLT assessment and management for complex swallowing disorders within an adult population - Highly specialist knowledge of SLT assessment and management for complex communication disorders within an adult population - Understanding of NHS policies relevant to SLT and the value of clinical governance - Ability to take responsibility for own clinical work from referral through to discharge - Ability to work on autonomously and as part of a team - Ability to identify and assess risk accordingly - Ability to communicate effectively in a highly emotive clinical setting. - Ability to demonstrate an evidence based approach to clinical practice - Ability to communicate effectively with adults of all ages and abilities - Ability to cope with stressful working situations, including challenging behaviour - Excellent organisational skills - Excellent written and oral, reporting and presentation skills ### Education and qualifications **Essential** - Qualified Speech and Language Therapist - Current HCPC registration - Current RCSLT registration - Extensive postgraduate experience relevant to the post **Desirable** - Member of clinical interest group and / or network, relevant to the post ## Documents - [recruitment pack (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1313) - [policy statement (pdf, 144.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=891) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 85.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=890) - [functional requirements (pdf, 278.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10654101) - [staff benefits and wellbeing (pdf, 177.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1256) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 672.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10654430) ## 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.