Speech & Language Therapist - Adult Acute
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, W6 8RFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and proactive Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) who exemplifies our Trust values to become part of ...
- To provide a high quality speech and language therapy service to adult inpatients on CXH site across a range of wards and specialisms including Acute Medicine, respiratory, neuro-surgery, neurology and Medicine for the Elderly.
- To autonomously manage a delegated caseload of acute patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties arising from various medical, surgical and neurological aetiologies. This will include assessment, diagnosis including differential diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients and their carers.
- To work with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide a coordinated therapy programme for each patient, contributing to patient-centred goal planning.
- To liaise with MDT members in community settings in the management of individual cases.
- To participate in continuing professional development activities and demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with their supervisor and mentors, and identify own strengths and development needs.
- To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.
- To actively contribute to the development of the SLT services at CXH and the wider SLT department across the Trust. This will include participating in clinical governance activities and the delivery of training to the MDT.
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.
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.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree accredited by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Current HCPC registration as a speech & language therapist
- Professional portfolio demonstrating experience and achievements
Desirable: - Registration with RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with acquired neurological disorders in an acute hospital and/or rehabilitation setting
- Experience of providing speech & language therapy assessment and treatment to patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Exposure to activities underpinning clinical governance agenda (audit/quality improvement)
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience of working as a speech & language therapist with adults in an acute and/or rehabilitation setting
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Competence in independent assessment and management of acquired disorders of swallowing
Skills
Essential
- Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment
- Ability to negotiate with patient/carer/MDT around individual case management
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively with support
- Competent in basic computer skills and common programmes i.e. Word, Outlook, internet searches, Excel, Powerpoint
- Excellent presentation skills, written and verbal
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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