Do you have a passion for Adult Neuro‑Rehabilitation? Would you like to join an energetic and supportive team?
We have an exciting post within our Speech Therapy team – we are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to jointly assist with leading speech and language therapy neurological rehabilitation services.
The candidate will oversee a varied neuro‑rehabilitation caseload predominantly across two wards – Daniel’s Rehabilitation Unit and Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit. The post holder will provide support and supervision to a Band 5 and a Band 6 SLT who provide cover to these units and the Stroke Unit.
This is a Band 7 SALT post following additional funding by NHSE and NW London ICS for Rapid Access to Acute Rehab (RAAR). The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Imperial College deliver 4 of the 8 beds intended for the North West London sector. The funding is intended to reduce the waiting time for patients needing level 1 neuro‑rehabilitation beds.
The Neurological Rehabilitation service at Hillingdon is based across two sites – Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Verdon Hospital (Daniel’s Unit is currently on the Hillingdon site due to refurbishment). The Alderbourne unit and Daniel’s unit provide multidisciplinary rehabilitation for patients with neurological impairments and other complex conditions such as TBI, spinal injuries and poly‑trauma patients.
* Highly experienced in assessing and managing dysphagia in neurological conditions and managing patients with cognitive and communication deficits following acquired brain injury.
* Sound understanding of tracheostomy care, with further access to training where required.
* Videofluoroscopy competent and participate in weekly VF clinics. Experience in FEES and supervision of junior colleagues is desirable.
* Expected to travel between sites to provide support to our patients; free shuttle bus service and parking options to facilitate cross‑site working.
* Opportunity to work with a specialist MDT including Consultant Neurologists, Psychologists, MS & PD specialist nurses, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietitians and the Environmental Control team.
* Monthly CPD programme, monthly supervision sessions and team meetings. Provide regular teaching and training to nurses, medics and the MDT.
* Participate and lead on service development projects and outcome measures; academic links with nearby Brunel University.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
This advert closes on Saturday 25 Oct 2025.
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