Job Summary
Speech & Language Therapist - Band 5 rotational post
The postholder will participate in a rotation through the acute team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the stroke team at University Hospital Lewisham, and the Lewisham Community Therapies team. This vacancy will start in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
They will be supported to complete newly qualified practitioner and dysphagia competencies as required, and will have exposure to instrumental assessments including videofluoroscopy and FEES, as well as the opportunity to work through competencies in critical care.
Main duties of the job
To provide a general speech and language therapy service to adults with communication and swallowing problems across the acute, community and stroke teams, under the supervision of a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.
To be fully involved in the multi-disciplinary process across the respective teams.
To provide training/ supervision for volunteers, assistants and other professions as requested by the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.
About Us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum plus HCAS (pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-R-UT7830
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road, Woolwich, London SE18 4QH
London
SE18 4QH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To assess, develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment for patients with communication and swallowing problems
To manage and prioritise workload independently
To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment, seeking advice as appropriate
To employ counselling skills with patients and carers
To write therapy programmes to be carried out by the speech and language therapy assistant
To demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of the current rotation, underpinned by current evidenced based practice
To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist therapist working in the respective fields. To maintain HPC and RCSLT registration and ensure it is up to date
To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in your clinical area
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures
To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies
To have due regard for own personal safety and that of clients and carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies, lone working and ensure the safe positioning of self and others
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To assess, develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment for patients with communication and swallowing problems
To manage and prioritise workload independently
To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment, seeking advice as appropriate
To employ counselling skills with patients and carers
To write therapy programmes to be carried out by the speech and language therapy assistant
To demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of the current rotation, underpinned by current evidenced based practice
To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist therapist working in the respective fields. To maintain HPC and RCSLT registration and ensure it is up to date
To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in your clinical area
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures
To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies
To have due regard for own personal safety and that of clients and carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies, lone working and ensure the safe positioning of self and others
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications & Training
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
Fully registered member of the Royal College of speech and Language Therapists
Registration with HCPC
Desirable
Successful completion of post-graduate dysphagia training
Essential
Experience
Undergraduate experience of treatment of adults with acquired neurological disorders of communication and swallowing
Experience of group working with adults in therapeutic setting
Experience of working with adults with swallowing difficulties
Desirable
Awareness and interest in alternative and augmentative communication
Essential
Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of knowledge of own clinical skills and initiative in continuing development
Knowledge of evidence base for effective treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders
Knowledge of particular needs of patients in acute settings
Desirable
Knowledge of recent changes in NHS
Essential
Personal Qualities and Skills
Ability to learn from clinical experience
Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing
Problem solving ability
Ability to work as a member of a team
Ability to develop assertiveness skills
Basic IT skills
Desirable
Presentation skills
Person Specification
Essential
Ability to learn from clinical experience
Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing
Problem solving ability
Ability to work as a member of a team
Ability to develop assertiveness skills
Basic IT skills
Desirable
Presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road, Woolwich, London SE18 4QH
London
SE18 4QH
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Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road, Woolwich, London SE18 4QH
London
SE18 4QH
Employer's website
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