Adult Speech & Language therapist
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Sutton, SM5 1AA
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
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- To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of adult inpatients with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders on the acute wards
- Duties will include assessment, diagnosis, therapy (both group and individual as appropriate), planning therapy programmes and discharge of patients including those with complex needs in a variety of settings
- To act as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to contribute to Speech & Language Therapy input on the acute wards
- To be accountable for own professional action and recognize own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate
To participate in team meetings, audit and research projects on a regular basis within the Speech and Language Therapy Service
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and experience of Speech and Language therapy service in an Acute setting
- Experience working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Able to identify areas for own personal/ professional development
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Desirable
- Post graduate experience in dysphagia
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective team working skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to teach (e.g. IST)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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