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Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5 rotational post)
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2347880
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
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum plus HCAS (pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-AO8737
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road, Woolwich, London SE18 4QH
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
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
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 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
Experience
Essential
- 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
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 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
Personal Qualities and Skills
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
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 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
Experience
Essential
- 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
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 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
Personal Qualities and Skills
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road, Woolwich, London SE18 4QH
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)