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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Ref: 333-G-ECP-0705 Vacancy ID: 8232407

Band 6 Community SLT post

Accepting applications until: 04-Sep-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 04-Sep-2026 23:59

Location

Gwefan: Clayponds Hospital or Ealing Day Treatment Centre
Cyfeiriad: Clayponds Hospital or Ealing Day Treatment Centre
Tref: Sterling Place
Cod post: W5 4RN
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Oriau

Full time
Part time
Job share
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Salary

Cyflog: £36,943 - £54,254 Per Annum incl. HCAS
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (NHS AfC: Band 6)

Specialty

Prif leoliad: Community Band 6 Adult SLT post

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

To use specialist clinical skills to manage a caseload of adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties for patients in an inpatient setting.
To provide specialist assessment of communication and swallowing problems, formulate a hypothesis using a high level of clinical reasoning, and develop and implement appropriate interventions/rehabilitation to be delivered in an inpatient setting.
To provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes.
To write comprehensive reports that are accessible to a range of professionals reflecting specialist knowledge.
To develop clear care plans, advice and information, based on best practice and to use specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgments for care management.
To ensure that patients and/or carers are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans and wherever possible facilitate patients with communication and/or cognitive difficulties to participate in the process to ensure meaningful outcomes.
To provide advice and training to other professionals, carers and relatives regarding the safe management and care of patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties to maximise the patient’s skills and reduce clinical risk.
To work collaboratively and liaise with a wide range of other professionals across a variety of locations and agencies.
To adapt practice to meet individual patients’ circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
To reflect on auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of patient’s communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness.
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures, and maintain knowledge of current literature and developments within the specialist clinical field of adult neurology (including stroke, progressive neurological conditions, and dementia).
To demonstrate some knowledge and use of high and low technology communication aids with a range of patients.
To manage risk when dealing with people who have swallowing difficulties, to promote choice by providing information about the risks and to contribute to moral and ethical decision making about oral and/or alternative feeding choices.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Vaccination

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Educations/ Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

Registration with Health Professions Council as a Speech and Language Therapist
Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
Evidence of attendance at relevant courses and membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks

Meini prawf dymunol

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist.

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Experience working with adults with acquired disorders and a significant proportion of this should be with stroke.
Relevant specialist experience post qualification in assessment and management of acquired communication/swallowing disorders of neurological aetiology
Experience within specialist area of stroke.
Involvement in multi-disciplinary working

Meini prawf dymunol

Post graduate experience should include outpatient and community setting
Experience of supervising more junior staff and volunteers
Experience working with interpreters.
Experience of developing and providing specialist training to nursing home staff, carers, and other members of the MDT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol

Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent caseload management skills, including the ability to prioritise caseload and work independently.
Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities
Knowledge of high and low technology communication aids and their use with adult neurological patients
In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to specialist patient group.
In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to communication and dysphagia in specialist patient group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit / record keeping.
Knowledge of up-to-date advances in clinical management relevant to specialist patient group and application to own clinical practice.