Overview

Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Lead - Wandsworth and MertonAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic SLT to lead the South-West Division SLT Team working across the two boroughs of Wandsworth and Merton to cover a 6 month secondment. We are looking for an experienced SLT with well-established clinical supervisory and line management skills, and clinical experience working in the community in areas of care of the elderly, neurology, palliative care and rehabilitation. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem solving skills. You will benefit from being part of the wider SLT Leadership Team within CLCH; supporting wider service initiatives and developments.Responsibilities

Provide high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service for patients and take a strategic overview/lead on the development of adult speech and language therapy services across Wandsworth and Merton.Provide, maintain and review a comprehensive, patient-focused, highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service involving patients, carers, families and service providers.Provide clinical leadership in neurology, care of the elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation, covering a range of conditions. Act in a consultancy role for clinical staff addressing complex service user issues.Ensure evidence-based practice through adherence to current clinical guidelines to determine the most appropriate and cost-effective clinical pathway for individual patients.About us

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 roleCar lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)Flexible working optionsAnnual travel card loanTraining, support and development in your careerDetails

Date posted: 09 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 8aSalary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum, inclusive of HCASContract: SecondmentWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference number: 824-SOUTH-7461982Job location: Battersea Studios, 80-82 Silverthorne Rd, London, SW8 3HE

Qualifications and Experience

EssentialRegistered Speech and Language Therapist with HCPCDegree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalentDysphagia trained with a high level of dysphagia experienceBroad range of clinical experience relevant to the postDesirableManagement training and qualificationCounselling skills trainingMembership of RCSLT CENsMentorship courseExperienceA high level of experience working in a community setting and ability to apply that knowledge to promote patient healthExtensive post-registration clinical experience at minimum of Band 7 (or equivalent)Extensive experience of assessing and providing care to people with complex long-term health conditions, neurological conditions and palliative/EOL care (e.g., dementia, stroke, Parkinson''s)Experience in team management including performance managementExperience working effectively within an MDT and collaborating with other community stakeholders across organisational boundariesExperience of teaching others and of receiving and delivering clinical supervisionExperience of providing evidence-based careAbility to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervisionExperience initiating and implementing service development/quality improvement projectsExperience working with a variety of agencies and professionals across organisational boundariesEvidence of innovation in practice evaluation and audit skillsRequirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required to check for any previous convictions.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer details

Employer name: Central London Community Health TrustAddress: Battersea Studios, 80-82 Silverthorne Rd, London, SW8 3HEEmployer''s website: https://clch.nhs.uk/

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