Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Neurosciences

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. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Neurosciences The closing date is 05 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Exciting and dynamic SLT role assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders This will include supervision and support to develop specialist clinical skills in the area of acute neurosciences, alongside opportunities to develop instrumental assessment and tracheostomy competencies. You will be required to manage a complex caseload alongside developing advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment and dynamic department. This role will also join the 7 day working rota. Main duties of the job Assessing, treating and managing caseload of adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders relevant to specialist SLT skills - Making differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment. - Devising, implementing and evaluating individualised treatment programmes - Referral to instrumental assessments of swallowing - Counselling and advising others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties. - Managing and prioritising own caseload and workload independently. - Liaise with other colleagues and professional groups and referring patients for further investigation and/or second opinions as required. -Maintaining adequate records of assessment, management, and treatment of patients. About us We are one of the country's largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts, serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million people across south London and beyond. Our main hospital site in Tooting and other healthcare locations provide a modern, dynamic, caring environment for excellent clinical care, education and research. We employ around 10,000 dedicated staff across more than 40 different services and specialties. Every day, more than 2,000 patients attend our sites, mainly for outpatient appointments, elective surgery, and in our Emergency Department, made famous as the home of '24 Hours in A&E'. You can find opportunities in a wide range of occupations and professions, from front-line doctors and nurses through to other health professionals, and essential support and corporate services - all working together to provide outstanding care every time for patients, and the communities we serve. Whatever role you work in, we are committed to offering excellent learning and development opportunities and to supporting you in your careers. 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. Details Date posted 23 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year Pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-8188609-DE-PT Job locations St George's Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities *****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role***** Job description Job responsibilities *****Please see the attached s