Adult Speech & Language therapist

Job summary

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A 12 month fixed-term opportunity, starting July 2025, has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated speech and language therapist, to join the Acute Speech and Language Therapy team within St Helier Hospital. The post is suitable for experienced band 5 or recently qualified Speech and Language Therapists. Training in dysphagia will be given if required.

This post is based in an acute hospital setting and involves working as an integral member of the SLT team alongside the wider MDT on general medical, care of the elderly, respiratory, gastroenterology and surgical wards. You will be able to develop further skills in the area of Dysphagia.

Applicants should have skills and experience in managing patients with swallowing and communication disorders. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic SLT with a strong interest in dysphagia, high communication and team-working skills as well as effective time management and organisation skills.The department has close support networks with local community based Speech and Language therapy services, including regular journal clubs and in-service training.

The post holder will also have an opportunity to support our videofluoroscopy clinics and FEES service.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of adult inpatients with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders on the acute wards
• Duties will include assessment, diagnosis, therapy (both group and individual as appropriate), planning therapy programmes and discharge of patients including those with complex needs in a variety of settings
• To act as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to contribute to Speech & Language Therapy input on the acute wards
• To be accountable for own professional action and recognize own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate

To participate in team meetings, audit and research projects on a regular basis within the Speech and Language Therapy Service

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

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.