Bank Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Bank Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapies Department. This is a specialist role where you will work autonomously across varied inpatient and outpatient caseloads, including neurological rehabilitation, critical care, and head and neck cancer. You will provide advanced clinical assessment and intervention, contribute to service development, and act as a resource for multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires professional and legal accountability for all aspects of speech and language therapy practice, delivering patient care in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards, clinical protocols, and local policies. You will manage complex specialist caseloads autonomously, including neurological rehabilitation, critical care, and head and neck cancer, applying advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Responsibilities include developing integrated care pathways, completing and reporting videofluoroscopy and FEES where appropriate, producing timely written reports using outcome measures, and coordinating referrals and discharge planning.

You will communicate specialist clinical perspectives confidently within the MDT, advise patients and carers, manage treatment charges in line with policy, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children at risk.

The London Clinic is one of the UK's leading independent hospitals, renowned for its clinical excellence, innovation, and commitment to personalised care. Our Therapies Department plays a vital role in supporting patients across a wide range of complex conditions. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions in a collaborative and supportive environment. Joining our team means becoming part of a respected organisation that values professional development, teamwork, and patient-centred care.

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
• Experience working autonomously at Band 6/7 level in adult SLT
• Strong knowledge of specialist pathways and evidence-based practice
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage complex caseloads independently
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to high standards of patient care

• Experience in head and neck cancer, intensive care, and neurorehabilitation
• Independent use of videofluoroscopy and FEES
• Private sector experience

You will be part of a team known for its clinical expertise and supportive culture. We offer opportunities for continuous professional development, access to internal and external training, and the chance to work across a diverse and challenging caseload. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk, children, and young people. Pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, will be undertaken in line with industry standards.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you.

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.