Rotational Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Rotational Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

The closing date is 18 February 2026

Due to an internal promotion, an opportunity has arisen to join the Homerton Band 6 rotation on a fixed term contract. The role offers the post holder opportunity to develop experience within our Adult Community Rehab Team, Acute inpatient Team and at the specialist Regional Neuro Rehab Unit based at the Homerton.

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop existing skills in the management of acute dysphagia across a range of conditions, as well as delivering specialist rehabilitation for progressive neurological disorders, stroke and brain injury. There will also be the opportunity to work towards videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy competencies.

Rotational Band 6 staff have numerous opportunities for project working, training and working with third sector service providers, supervision of students and junior members of staff.

• To work across acute, rehabilitation and community services as part of a rotationalprogramme.
• Be responsible for and provide the specialist assessment and intervention to adesignated caseload of clients with communication and / or swallowing difficulties in hospital and/or community settings.
• Participate in the delivery of a Saturday service in the hospital team.
• Help support patients' recreational programmes by occasionally working evenings.
• Supervise junior staff, therapy assistants and students.
• Actively contribute to the development of the Adult SLT service and services thatform part of the rotation e.g. the Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit(RNRU) and the Adult Community Rehabilitation Team (ACRT), by taking a lead on projects as required in line with Trust objectives, local policy, patient needs and government agenda.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

• Degree level or equivalent qualification in SLT recognised by the RCSLT
• Current HCPC registration
• Postgraduate training/short courses relevant to working with adults with acquired communication/swallowing difficulties
• Membership of RCSLT
• Further study in related area

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with communication / swallowing problems of neurological origin with complex and challenging behaviour and cognitive difficulties
• Ability to form therapeutic relationships with others who may be under stress and have complex, challenging communication difficulties…