Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at the Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre, within the inpatient service at St George's Hospital.

The post holder will join our Level 1 specialist rehabilitation service, providing in-depth assessment and intensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological presentations following acquired brain injury.

You will be part of a progressive, experienced and supportive Speech and Language Therapy team, working closely with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team. We place a strong emphasis on clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development, with opportunities to develop specialist skills within neurorehabilitation.

We are looking for a therapist with substantial experience in adult neurology and neurorehabilitation and with the ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Applicants should have appropriate clinical experience in the assessment and management of: Aphasia, Cognitive communication disorder, Dysarthria, Apraxia of speech and Dysphagia

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills and a strong commitment to person-centred, goal-focused rehabilitation. You will be flexible and enthusiastic about developing new ways of working, with an innovative approach to both clinical care and efficient service delivery.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to deliver a highly specialist inpatient neuro rehabilitation service to adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders, resulting from acquired brain injury.

The post holder will be expected to have an in-depth, comprehensive knowledge of SLT assessment and management of; aphasia, cognitive communication difficulties, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia.

The Wolfson is a diverse workplace, and the post holder will be expected to have a commitment towards promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. A significant proportion of the patients on the centre will have English as an additional language (EAL) and so skills and experience of working with bilingual clients and interpreters will be required.

The post holder will also work within multi-disciplinary teams providing coordinated individualised management and/or treatment for patients/clients, involving families as necessary and providing appropriate recommendations and training to multi-disciplinary team members.

The post holder will work with the Principal SLT on delegated service delivery, monitoring and development projects. They will provide support, supervision and second opinions to more junior Speech and Language Therapists, assistants and volunteers.

They will provide regular specialist training on a range of topics. The postholder will be active in student teaching and training.

About us
The Wolfson Neurorehabilitation service at St George's hospital aims to provide every neurorehabilitation patient with a team of passionate professionals, to work with them on realistic goals towards regaining function and independence.

This is achieved through offering a comprehensive range of highly specialised and interdisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation services at a regional and local level, for people with acquired neurological conditions.

We are integrated from hospital through to the community and work collaboratively with people and their families to re-engage in valued roles and lifestyles. We support patients in helping them to cope with the enduring challenges of neuro disability and to realise their potential at every point on their journey.

Our Trust values are Excellent, Kind, Respectful and Responsible. Applicants will need to demonstrate that these values resonate with them and their clinical practice.

Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum pro rata inc HCAS (inner London)
Band: Band 7
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 200-8349774-DE-PT
Closing date: 15 November 2026

Essential qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Evidence of completion of specialist CPD e.g. short courses, webinars, self-directed study

Desirable qualifications

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Essential knowledge and skills

• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to specific client group with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties
• Highly developed ability to integrate and assimilate information and analyse assessments to inform diagnosis and management
• In-depth knowledge of a broad range of therapeutic and management approaches to relevant to client group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• Good auditory discrimination skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills demonstrated in complex situations
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills, in complex situations
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrates excellent self-reflection skills with the ability to direct own learning and development
• Demonstrates ability to be an active team member and assume leadership responsibilities
• In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
• Competent IT skills
• In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/ audit
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping
• Excellent written and spoken English

Desirable knowledge and skills

• Ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Videofluoroscopy competencies

Essential experience

• Relevant and in-depth specialist experience post qualification in neurosciences/ neurorehabilitation
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and well developed knowledge of key roles and responsibilities
• Evidence and ability to demonstrate leadership and strategic skills
• Developing and delivering education and training packages
• Supervision of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Apply through our website.

Employer contact
Principal Speech and Language Therapist: Kirsty Catling, kirsty.catling@stgeorges.nhs.uk, 02082866549