Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Acute & Stroke

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. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Acute & Stroke The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are a friendly, ambitious and highly supportive Speech and Language Therapy team providing specialist services across acute medicine and surgery, critical care and respiratory pathways at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is passionate about clinical excellence, innovation and professional development. You will be supported by experienced clinicians committed to helping you achieve your career goals in the inpatient setting. What makes us different? We have robust access to a wide range of specialist dysphagia assessment and rehabilitation approaches, including Videofluoroscopy, FEES, Cough Reflex Testing, Phagenyx, EMST and other evidence-based rehabilitation interventions. There are opportunities to learn from and collaborate with specialist colleagues across SLT Head & Neck Cancer, Voice, Spinal and Outpatient Services, providing a rich and varied clinical experience. We have a strong culture of supervision, mentorship and peer support, with regular opportunities for joint working and shared learning as well as support to pursue quality improvement, research, and leadership opportunities. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the adult acute and stroke inpatient services at Northwick Park Hospital. The post is rotational with approximately 8 months within each team. They will independently assess, diagnose and manage adults with complex acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including patients with acute medical, neurological and critical care needs, with access to senior clinical support for highly complex presentations. The role includes caseload prioritisation, multidisciplinary working, discharge planning, supervision and support of junior staff and students, training, audit, service improvement and contribution to safe, effective and evidence-based care. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Details Date posted 26 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £45,953 to £54,254 a year Inclusive of HCAS p