Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£58,133 - £65,261
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW3 6NP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

Clinical (both direct and indirect) To take a specialist role in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of outpatients with upper airway disorders, such as chronic cough, laryngeal hypersensitivity, and inducible laryngeal obstruction, as well as patients with asthma, who may have accompanying upper airway symptoms To demonstrate extensive knowledge of laryngeal and respiratory function to underpin highly specialist treatment of patients with upper airway disorders To develop and deliver therapy groups in collaboration with the Respiratory MDT and to maintain a database for future audit and research To be flexible to the needs of the caseload and the severe asthma and respiratory SLT services, independently prioritising clinical need and managing time appropriately To identify patients requiring ENT assessment of their dysphonia and facilitate onward referral to the Voice Clinic To identify patients requiring provocation clinic assessment and treatment for ILO To undertake laryngeal provocation assessments via nasendoscopy. To develop highly specialist knowledge of dysphagia related to respiratory conditions, supporting the RBH SLT Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) according to agreed competency levels and with supervision and support as needed. To attend and contribute to weekly MDT meetings, referring appropriately to other professionals and arranging joint working where needed to ensure the delivery of effective, integrated therapy To undertake teaching and training, and support dissemination of knowledge of UA and complex breathlessness work both internally and nationally. To regularly participate in the development of multidisciplinary clinical audits and outcome measures for voice and upper airway sensitivity. To utilise a high level of interpersonal skills to support patients and families in adapting to changed circumstances/impact of their disorder. To refer patients where appropriate to outside agencies and/or speech and language therapy in the community on discharge and write discharge reports to ensure continuity of care as per department quality standards.

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