Job Description

We're looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Community SLT service in Brent, a vibrant, multicultural borough in North West London.



Based at the Willesden Centre for Health & Care and Wembley Centre for Health & Care, you'll work across outpatient and domiciliary settings, supporting adults with a wide range of complex communication and swallowing needs, including progressive neurological conditions.

You'll benefit from:

Strong links with local MDTs and acute SLT colleagues



Opportunities to develop specialist skills (e.g. LSVT, stammering)



Involvement in service development, QI, research and audit



A highly supportive team culture, with regular supervision and CPD



Leadership of junior staff, helping shape the next generation of SLTs



We also provide cover to our local rehab wards as needed and are committed to sustainable, patient-centred care.



For informal enquiries, contact Alexia Petrova, Clinical Lead SLT: a.petrova@nhs.net



This Band 6 role sits within the Adult Community SLT team in Brent.



You'll manage your own caseload across domiciliary and outpatient settings, supporting adults with communication and swallowing needs, many of whom speak English as an additional language.



You'll assess and treat clients in their homes, clinics, care homes, and community sites, with access to VFS/FEES as needed.



You'll work closely with the local MDT, contribute to rehab ward input at Willesden Centre if required, and supervise junior staff. Regular supervision and professional development opportunities are embedded in the role.



Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



As an autonomous practitioner, you'll provide person-centred care and lead on assessment, therapy, and specialist advice for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.



You'll collaborate with referrers, families, carers, and colleagues across health, social care, and voluntary sectors to deliver effective interventions and integrated care plans.



You'll also contribute to clinical governance, audits, QI, and service development. Training others on SLT best practice is part of the role. You'll receive regular supervision and CPD, and support the development of the Brent SLT team by supervising students and junior colleagues.



Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.