Principal Speech and Language Therapist Role with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location
Harrow, London

Type
Full-time, Permanent

Salary (£)
£61,631 to £68,623 per annum inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement

About London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
They’re one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts, caring for almost a million people across Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. With over 8,200 staff, they run major acute services at Northwick Park, St Mark’s, Ealing and Central Middlesex hospitals. Their Regional Hyper-Acute Rehabilitation Unit is one of only three in the UK, providing highly specialised interventions for adults with severe and complex neurological disabilities. Recognised internationally as a model for good practice, they’re proud to deliver patient-centred rehabilitation with a friendly, forward-thinking team.

Job details

Benefits

• Generous NHS pension scheme offering long-term financial security
• High Cost Area Supplement included in salary to reflect London living costs
• Training and development support including postgraduate learning and advanced practice areas
• Research and teaching opportunities with access to national and international conferences
• Supportive multidisciplinary team creating a collaborative and dynamic work environment

Requirements

• Registered with HCPC as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Recognised Specialist Dysphagia Practitioner
• Evidence of post-graduate CPD in neurology or rehabilitation
• FEES Level 2 competency or equivalent
• VFSS Level 3 or equivalent
• Tracheostomy management competency in adults
• Strong communication, analytical and clinical reasoning skills
• Experience in supervision, appraisal or line management
• Flexible, collaborative approach with excellent organisational skills

Salary Details

This role is offered at Band 8a Agenda for Change, with a salary between £61,631 and £68,623 per year inclusive of the High Cost Area Supplement.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a clinical leadership role at the forefront of neuro-rehabilitation. The Principal Speech and Language Therapist will lead a dynamic team within the Regional Hyper-Acute Rehabilitation Unit, providing both strategic leadership and direct clinical expertise.

The role blends line management and service leadership with direct patient care, where you’ll work with individuals experiencing complex neurological disability. You’ll manage a clinical caseload and deliver expert assessment and interventions across areas such as FEES, VFSS, tracheostomy, AAC and prolonged disorders of consciousness.

Beyond your caseload, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping service policy, contributing to planning, and ensuring the trust continues to deliver best-in-class rehabilitation. Your leadership will directly influence patient outcomes, staff development and the trust’s international reputation in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and line-manage the Speech and Language Therapy team to ensure high-quality patient care
• Maintain a personal caseload, applying advanced clinical expertise in neuro-rehabilitation
• Provide expert interventions in dysphagia, tracheostomy and communication disorders to enhance recovery outcomes
• Collaborate with other discipline leads to deliver integrated rehabilitation care
• Contribute to policy development and service planning, shaping the future of neuro-rehabilitation services
• Mentor and develop junior staff, supporting clinical supervision and professional growth
• Actively engage in research and clinical audit projects to strengthen evidence-based practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. They welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Employer Details

• Company Name: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
• Address: NPH, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ
• Contact: Alexander O’Sullivan, Principal Speech and Language Therapist – a.osullivan3@nhs.net – 020 8869 2813

Reference Number
337-NP-9052MM

How To Apply
Don’t sit on this opportunity. If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on a career-defining leadership role in neuro-rehabilitation, apply today and make a direct impact on patients’ lives.