About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team within the borough of Brent. The post is based across the Robertson Unit and Furness ward at Willesden Centre for Health and Care. In this role, you will provide swallowing and communication assessment, management and intervention for adults with varying neurological conditions.
You will work across: Robertson Rehabilitation Unit - a specialist level 2b neuro-rehabilitation service which admits patients with a wide range of diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and critical illness neuropathies. Furness ward - a general rehabilitation service for those patients who no longer require acute medical care but require further therapeutic intervention prior to discharge home.
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative Brent SLT team, with access to structured supervision and support. The role involves close partnership working with the wider multi-disciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Medical Professionals.
This role offers a range of opportunities for professional development, including involvement in service development, research, audit, and quality improvement projects. A comprehensive supervision framework is in place, including one-to-one supervision, peer support, and regular appraisal.
Main duties of the job
This role requires experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions. You will bring a strong interest in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary environment.
The role places a strong emphasis on collaborative working, including shared goal setting, assessment, and intervention to support positive patient outcomes. There will be opportunities to contribute to Speech and Language Therapy-specific and wider MDT service development, quality improvement initiatives, and your own continuing professional development.
We are committed to delivering excellent patient experience and outcomes, and we welcome candidates who share this commitment.
Key Duties include:o Independently manage and prioritise a complex neurological caseload, assessing and treating communication and swallowing difficulties using evidence-based practice, with support from a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist as required.o Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.o Support the supervision and development of a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapisto Actively contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement activities across the service.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent Registration with HCPC Registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
Registration with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of further study e.g. postgraduate degree, short courses relating to community setting
Experience Essential
Management of neurological and long-term conditions in acute or inpatient settings Assessment & treatment of complex clients with speech, language, communication needs and dysphagia Working with carers & MDT Writing reports and maintaining case notes Delivering and evaluating training Management of own caseload Applying the principals of research methodology through clinical audit Developing reflective clinical practice in self
Desirable
Member of a relevant CEN Experience of supervising junior members of staff
Skills Essential
Knowledge of assessment tools relating the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs. Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relating to the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy. Ability to work in a less predictable environment and able to prioritise own workload with well-developed concentration skills. Good organisation skills Able to work as part of a team and remain calm under pressure. Demonstration of good analytical and reflection skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Willesden Centre for Health and Care - Inpatient Units
Robson Avenue
Brent
NW10 3RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)