Bank Speech and Language Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central London Community Health Trust Bank Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 15 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Speech and Language Therapist - Band 6 Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, or 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary Band: Band 6 Service: Adult Speech and Language Therapy We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our adult Speech and Language Therapy team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will provide assessment and intervention for adults with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties, working collaboratively with patients, carers, care staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job Undertake assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review of adults with communication and swallowing disorders, using evidence-based practice and relevant professional guidelines. Assess and manage dysphagia, including specialist oral motor and swallowing assessments. Provide clear, clinically appropriate recommendations to support safe eating, drinking and medication administration. Use appropriate assessment and treatment approaches, including relevant standardised assessments. Provide education, advice, support and training to patients, carers, care staff and other healthcare professionals. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team. Demonstrate an understanding of Eating and Drinking with Acknowledged Risks (EDAR) and its application within clinical practice. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and organisational requirements. Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload effectively, ensuring appropriate follow-up and review. Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and safe, effective service delivery. About us We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Details Date posted 02 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £22.75 an hour (inclusive of HACS) Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time, P