CNWL NHS Foundation Trust • Hillingdon UB8 1QG
About this role
An exciting, permanent opportunity has arisen to join the innovative Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy service in Hillingdon. This role would suit a new or experienced Band 7 with an interest in complex dysphagia and health conditions, acquired neurological disorders and service development.
You will be working at the forefront of Hillingdon Adult Speech and Language Therapy service. You will provide clinical leadership to a subsection of the community/domiciliary team members with the support of the Team Lead and deliver highly specialist speech and language therapy intervention into domiciliary, and at our intermediate care units.
You will be expected to contribute to audit, QI and service development, supporting junior members of staff and will receive regular clinical supervision, support through team meetings, clinical forums and access to further CPD opportunities. Evidence of appropriate qualification and HCPC membership is essential. Driving/car access is an essential requirement for this post. Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/paypoint. Part-time/flexible working requirements will be considered.
The post holder will work closely with the Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead to develop the service. Independently, delivering high quality clinical care in the community in line with the national drive in preventative care. Work along side the Hillingdon Community Rehabilitation Service with other AHP’s and with broader community services such as ESD, Care Home support, and specialist nursing teams. The community/domiciliary SLT service is part of the wider Adult SLT team which also consists of an outpatient, voice, and videofluoroscopy service.
Videofluoroscopy training and competency development can be supported within the weekly community SLT led service, including MBsimP training as appropriate.
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the trust. With every new employee we are hoping to find our future leaders and we will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you’re at, there’s always a place for you at CNWL.
The post holder will provide an outpatient Speech & Language Therapy service to adults across the London Borough of Hillingdon who have voice/ENT disorders. There may be a smaller caseload of out-patients with dysphagia and/or communication needs.
The post holder will demonstrate efficacy of this service to stakeholders with appropriate liaison and relevant audit.
The post holder will advise and support other SLT staff with their voice work.
The post holder will have co-supervisory responsibility for a band 6 SLT and supervision from the Adult SLT manager.
This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jun 2026
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