QR code linking to this job posting Specialist Speech & Language Therapist in London SE18 4QH inLondon SE18 4QH PUBLISHED THU 2 OCT 2025

£38,682 to £46,580 a year
CASELOAD HCPC NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SLT

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Band 6 pay £38,682–£46,580 pa plus HCAS — competitive for specialist SLT roles
Permanent full‑time post at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich (SE18) — stable, local role
Develop advanced dysphagia skills with FEES and Videofluoroscopy clinics on site
Regular work with tracheostomy and critical care patients — high‑value acute experience
Supportive, inclusive Trust culture with EDI networks and leadership development
Supervise students/juniors and lead audits/QI projects — clear progression and CPD
As a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist you will provide expert assessment, diagnosis and therapy for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich (SE18 4QH). This full‑time, permanent Band 6 role (1.0 WTE; £38,682–£46,580 pa plus HCAS) sits within a friendly, multidisciplinary acute team supporting medical, surgical and critical care wards. You will manage an independent dysphagia caseload, work with tracheostomised patients, take part in weekly VF clinics and FEES assessments, supervise junior staff and students, and contribute to discharge planning and MDT decision making. Essential requirements include a degree in Speech & Language Therapy, HCPC registration, RCSLT membership and postgraduate dysphagia training.

The post is ideal for an experienced SLT who wants hands‑on acute practice and real professional development. Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust offers a supportive, inclusive culture with structured supervision, in‑house and external CPD, leadership and peer learning, plus opportunities to develop advanced skills (FEES/VF), lead audits, and join quality improvement or research projects. The site serves a diverse local community and is well connected by Elizabeth line, DLR, overland rail and buses. Find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to apply before the closing date of 19 October 2025.
Band 6 pay £38,682–£46,580 pa plus HCAS — competitive for specialist SLT roles
Permanent full‑time post at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich (SE18) — stable, local role
Develop advanced dysphagia skills with FEES and Videofluoroscopy clinics on site
Regular work with tracheostomy and critical care patients — high‑value acute experience
Supportive, inclusive Trust culture with EDI networks and leadership development
Supervise students/juniors and lead audits/QI projects — clear progression and CPD
 


in London SE18 4QH
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