Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) who exemplifies our Trust values to join our evolving neuro-rehabilitation service for one year in a fixed-term pilot role. The postholder will provide Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) to patients on neurosciences pathways across Charing Cross Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, with the focus on Major Trauma, working flexibly across sites depending on service need.
The postholder will provide an in-reach service to enable earlier access and more intensive input from SLT. They will work closely alongside the acute SLTs, ward-based MDTs, and other RAAR MDT colleagues to achieve a high standard of holistic care and a positive patient experience.
They will also be part of the wider SLT department, which runs weekly videofluoroscopy clinics and an on-request FEES service, benefitting from support from a wide range of highly skilled colleagues.
The post holder must be an effective communicator with strong clinical skills and experience in delivering neuro-rehabilitation to patients with complex dysphagia and communication needs as part of an MDT. The role offers the opportunity to further develop a range of skills: clinical, educational, and service improvement, and is supported by the Clinical Lead SLT for Stroke and Neuro-Rehab. It would particularly suit someone flexible who is keen to develop a service with demonstrable outcomes.
Main duties of the job
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including management of patients in your care and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To provide comprehensive and specialist therapy assessment and diagnosis for patients with a range of highly complex presentations, by utilising advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based knowledge, investigative and analytical skills and specialist assessment techniques.
To work both independently and within a team structure, demonstrating leadership to manage own and team caseload. To efficiently manage a caseload and organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To formulate and deliver an individualised and specialist care plan / therapy management programme based on advanced knowledge of evidence based practice, advanced clinical reasoning skills and a wide range of specialist treatment options. As a specialist clinician to provide a second opinion where required.
To provide clarity and communicate complex clinical findings to the patient/carers to gain valid informed consent, prior to any intervention. To work within a legal framework for those patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
To communicate with patients in a way that empowers them to make informed choices about the management of their condition and engages them in the planning and delivery of treatment.
About Us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-MIC-1989
Job locations
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Essential
Education/ Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy
State registration with the Health Professions Council
Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio, especially in the relevant clinical area
Desirable
Membership of the Professional Organisation
Membership of Professional special interest groups relevant to speciality
Relevant Postgraduate clinical qualification
Management skills or leadership training
Clinical Educators course or equivalent
Essential
Experience
Significant recent clinical experience in relevant clinical area
Evidence of a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
Significant experience of working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working
Experience of multidisciplinary goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures
Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for therapists, MDT members, support workers, students and apprentices
Experience of service development/change management
Experience in implementing evidence based practice in speciality
Desirable
Previous Band 7 or equivalent experience in relevant post
Leadership of a therapy team
Recent, relevant work in an NHS environment
Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care
Clinical research experience
Experience of planning and managing service improvement activities
Person Specification
Essential
Significant recent clinical experience in relevant clinical area
Evidence of a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
Significant experience of working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working
Experience of multidisciplinary goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures
Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for therapists, MDT members, support workers, students and apprentices
Experience of service development/change management
Experience in implementing evidence based practice in speciality
Desirable
Previous Band 7 or equivalent experience in relevant post
Leadership of a therapy team
Recent, relevant work in an NHS environment
Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care
Clinical research experience
Experience of planning and managing service improvement activities
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W2 1NY
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Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website
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