Lead Speech and Language Therapist (Adult Learning Disabilities) | East London NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,524 - £62,652 per annum pro rata Inc outer London HCAs |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Stratford, London, E15 4LY |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to provide12 months Maternity Coverhere at the Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities.
We are a proactive, friendly adult LD team who cover the compact borough of Newham. We work mainly with people with severe-profound LD and provide dysphagia and communication assessments and interventions. We provide training and work closely with our MDT colleagues in the community.
The position is available for 12 months from December 2026 until December 2027.
This could be an opportunity for an experienced lead SLT or a developing SLT as we have support available from the Team Deputy Manager (who is an SLT) as well as strong links with other ELFT LD teams. Dysphagia experience is required for this post.
To provide clinical leadership and professional development support for the team's Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists and Band 4 Therapy Assistant.
To offer expert advice and conduct specialized assessments and interventions in speech and language therapy for adults with learning disabilities and their families or caregivers.
To carry out detailed assessments and provide recommendations on feeding, dysphagia, and the management of complex cases.
To ensure that the speech and language therapy provided aligns with current best practices and is grounded in evidence-based approaches.
To gather both quantitative and qualitative data regarding speech and language therapy referrals, interventions, and outcomes, using this information to guide service development.
To actively participate in service development initiatives both within the Learning Disabilities team and in a broader context, contributing an expert perspective on speech and language therapy.
To foster integrated and collaborative working, both within and across LD teams, East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), and with external providers.
To closely collaborate with the Deputy Team Manager (SLT), Team Manager, and other Lead Clinicians within the team, as well as with primary and secondary health services, social care teams, and organizations that support individuals with learning disabilities.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
Please consult the attached job description and person specification associated with the vacancy profile of this advertisement.
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026
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