Speech and Language Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£66,274 to £73,496 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Tooting, SW17 0YF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

To provide a tertiary level speech and language therapy service to deaf adults with a mental health diagnosis whose first language is primarily British Sign Language (BSL). To use specialist knowledge to independently assess and offer a differential diagnosis on the client's speech, language, and communication in relation to their deafness, mental health problems and any other co-existing diagnoses (i.e., LD, ASD, LDS etc). To use a holistic, client centred approach, gathering and synthesising information from other professionals and relatives/carers to ensure a full understanding of the persons communication needs is obtained. To plan, develop and provide specialist SLT advice, recommendations, and intervention programmes for this highly specialist caseload using expertise to create innovative ways of working to promote and maximise individual potential as well as plan for and advise others regarding communication needs within the context of an MDT and in consultation with the client and relatives/carers. To utilise different ways of offering intervention (individual, group, and multidisciplinary) including collaborative working with Deaf and hearing colleagues. To demonstrate specialist expertise in the management of adult deaf clients including support with relevant audiological equipment including hearing aids and cochlear implants and help arrange clinical referrals for this purpose when necessary. To provide consultation and second opinions to other specialist SLTs and other professionals and agencies associated with the service or working with deafness or mental health issues beyond the Trust. To maintain up to date and accurate clinical records and write complex reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge, ensuring that they meet departmental standards and are in line with Trust Policy, and HCPC and RCSLT professional standards. To provide specialist clinical/technical skills for interpretative assessment techniques and interventions (phonetic transcription; alternative and augmentative communication systems language sampling; neurolinguistic and psychological profiling etc). To work closely with families, carers and other professionals involved with individual clients. To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge in this clinical area, underpinned by current evidence-based practice and outcome measures and ongoing research. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

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