Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, passionate and drive Band 7 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join us on a part-time basis, in our Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team, based in Hounslow. 
This post is ideal for a Band 6 therapist looking to progress to a specialist level, or an experienced Band 7 therapist who is considering part time role. 
We are seeking inspired and enthusiastic therapists to be a part of our close-working team, and who can help to drive the future of our service. 
You will be joining a professional, friendly, and experienced team at the Heart of Hounslow, who can provide a range of opportunities for learning and development. 
We are an innovative team, with a specialist community neuro and voice service, close links to local hospitals with invitations to attend outpatient VFSS, and service development opportunities including group therapy, nursing home training and roll-out and audit of Biozoon. 

Main duties of the job

You will develop and apply your specialist skills and knowledge in the management of a mixed communication and dysphagia caseload, of adults with neurological, non-neurological and progressive conditions.
You will work closely with another full time band 7 and lead the speech and language therapy team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service. You will hold responsibility for own caseload and providing support and guidance to more junior staff in this area. You will lead the speech and language therapy team, in the evaluation and audit of practice, implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols/care pathways and liaise with other involved agencies and with clients and carers to provide an integrated service.

In this role, you will provide specialist communication and dysphagia assessment and therapy as an autonomous practitioner, and at times jointly with wider members of the MDT. You will develop and build on skills in the management of progressive neurological conditions, such as MND, PSP and HD, with opportunities to engage in voice-banking, close working with dietetics in complex dysphagia/feeding, and specialist AAC service Compass. Alongside the rest of the team, you will provide shared support to the Hounslow Neuro-Timely service, where patients are offered intensive therapy 3 times per week for up to 6 weeks. 

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. 

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.  

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. 

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.