Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist Jobs in London
13
Open Positions
£28k - £65k
Salary Range
9
NHS Trusts
6
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Applying for Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist jobs in London
London has more NHS employers than any other UK city. Roles span major teaching hospitals, standalone specialist centres like Great Ormond Street, community trusts, and mental health providers. High-cost area supplements of up to 20% apply to most posts. For band 7 speech and language therapist candidates, this page narrows the NHS market to roles with the same profession, level, and local hiring area so you can compare adverts before starting a supporting statement or Trac application.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 13 live band 7 speech and language therapist vacancies in London from 9 NHS employers. Review closing dates closely, because competitive NHS jobs can be shortlisted before the advertised closing date when enough strong applications arrive.
Recent salary data for band 7 speech and language therapist jobs in London ranges from about £27,762 to £65,261 per year, depending on employer, site, rota pattern, and local supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration with significant post-qualification experience
- Demonstrable specialist expertise in the relevant clinical or functional area
- Track record of leading teams, projects, or service improvements
- Postgraduate qualification (master's level often expected)
Role evidence
- Dysphagia assessment and management (including videofluoroscopy and FEES)
- Specialist assessment for voice, fluency, AAC, or acquired conditions
- Training families, carers, and education staff in communication strategies
- Managing a complex caseload across settings (ward, clinic, community, school)
Common requirements
- HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist
- Dysphagia competency (essential for most acute hospital posts)
- Subspecialty experience relevant to the post (paediatric, neuro, voice, AAC)
- RCSLT membership (recommended but not essential)
Local employer context
Relevant NHS employers can include Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, West London NHS Trust, and Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Compare person-spec criteria, rota pattern, site location, and application method before reusing supporting information between adverts.
Local practical context
Most major NHS sites are reachable by Tube, Overground, or bus. Commuting from outer London or the home counties is common, and journey time should factor into shift-based role decisions.
London is the most expensive UK city for housing. Inner London posts receive a 20% HCAS (capped at roughly £5,800-£8,700 depending on band), outer London 15% (roughly £4,500-£5,800), and fringe areas 5%. The zone is determined by workplace postcode, not home address, so two hospitals a few miles apart can fall in different zones. After tax and NI, the net benefit is roughly 65-72% of the headline figure.
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Top NHS Employers
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust2 jobs
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust2 jobs
- West London NHS Trust2 jobs
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust1 job
- Whittington Health NHS Trust1 job
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust1 job
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust1 job
- South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust NHS Trust1 job
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Frequently Asked Questions
Interview Preparation Guide
How to Prepare
Example Interview Questions
Key Topics to Revise
- •Dysphagia assessment and management (including instrumental assessments: FEES/VFSS)
- •Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- •Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- •Learning Disabilities
- •Head and Neck Cancer
- •Voice Disorders
- •Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Neurorehabilitation
- •Stroke Rehabilitation
- •Paediatric Speech and Language Development
- •Hearing Loss and Aural Rehabilitation
- •Mental Capacity Act
- •Children and Families Act
- •Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
- •NHS Constitution and Values
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Failing to adequately research the employer and the specific role.
- •Providing generic answers without specific examples or evidence.
- •Not using the STAR method to structure your answers to competency-based questions.
- •Lacking awareness of current NHS policies and guidelines.
- •Failing to demonstrate alignment with the NHS values.
- •Not preparing thoughtful questions to ask the interview panel.
- •Appearing unprepared or unprofessional in your attire or demeanor.
- •Speaking negatively about previous employers or colleagues.