Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist

Closing date: 25 February 2026

Employer: The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Dietetic and Speech Therapy Service

Position: Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist - Acute and Rehabilitation

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

The SLT team at Hillingdon Hospitals are looking for an enthusiastic band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive adult in‑patient service.

If you want to develop your knowledge, skills and experience in the acute, stroke and neurorehabilitation settings, this post will offer a variety of caseload experience and professional development opportunities, including completion of the RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner framework, in‑house dysphagia competency training and opportunity to assist in Videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics.

This role is split between our acute, stroke and neuro‑rehabilitation caseloads and requires regular, joint multidisciplinary team working. There will be opportunities to gain experience across acute and rehabilitation settings, including providing regular teaching and training to nurses, medics and other AHPs.

The post holder will provide specialist assessment and treatment along the various clinical pathways, including neuro‑rehabilitation, stroke, care of the elderly, general medicine, respiratory and trauma. The post holder will work as part of the SLT team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by a Specialist SLT as well as the Clinical Lead SLT.

You will receive regular clinical supervision, monthly CPD sessions, peer support and evidence‑based practice sessions provided by our very supportive team.

Our exceptional team consists of 8 Speech & Language Therapists across the acute and rehabilitation wards. We are a joint SLT and Dietetics Department, directly managed by a Dietetics and Speech Therapy Services Manager. Our department has achieved Trust‑wide recognition for the services we provide.

For further information or to express interest, contact Ellie Loudon, Team Lead for Speech and Language Therapy via email:

• HCPC registration
• RCSLT registration
• Recognised degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• Undergraduate or postgraduate experience with dysphagia within a range of caseloads
• Undergraduate or postgraduate experience with acquired communication disorders
• Undergraduate or postgraduate experience with dysphagia assessment and management
• Undergraduate or postgraduate experience with assessment and intervention of a range of communication impairments
• Evidence of training / practical experience encompassing the clinical skills required for the role
• Member of a special interest group

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 a year (incl HCAS, pro rata)

Interview date: tbc

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well‑being of our patients and staff is paramount, and we are making urgent improvements to address infection prevention and control.

We work in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, local authority and neighbouring hospitals, ensuring we listen and work with our local population. We are focused on building the new Hillingdon Hospital and providing high‑quality, safe and compassionate care. With over 3,500 staff, we are proud to care for nearly half a million people and aim to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, and providing the best care where needed.