<div><h3>Band 5 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Rotational</h3><p>Grade Band 5, Permanent contract, Part‑time – 30 hours per week, at Queen’s Hospital, Romford. Job ref 162‑7769‑CCS. Salary £29,554 – £35,920 per annum.</p><p>We are seeking a newly qualified or newly‑certified Speech and Language Therapist to develop experience in acute adult settings and achieve dysphagia competencies. The role is part of a 4‑day per week rotation with the possibility to increase hours.</p><h3>Main Duties</h3><p>Provide clinical speech and language therapy services to adults in acute inpatient care, including swallowing and communication difficulties. Rotate across neurology, stroke (acute and rehabilitation), respiratory, gastroenterology, cardiology and elderly care specialties. Deliver education and training to patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to maximise rehabilitation outcomes.</p><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Degree in Speech and Language Therapy</li><li>H.C.P.C. registration</li><li>RCSLT membership</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience in an acute, hospital‑based setting, including working within an MDT as a student or new graduate SLT.</li><li>Previous experience as an SLT assistant, volunteer, or at Band 5 level.</li></ul><h3>Contact & Application</h3><p>For more information or to apply, contact Highly Specialist Acute SLT Caroline Adams: caroline.adams7@nhs.net, 01708435000.</p><h3>Equal Opportunity Statement</h3><p>We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community, including people wishing to job‑share. Applicants with a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet essential criteria. Strict screening procedures apply for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.</p><h3>Policies and Legal Notes</h3><ul><li>In line with UKVI guidelines BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.</li><li>We may close vacancies before the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.</li><li>All new staff appointment is subject to a probationary period.</li></ul></div>