Looking for speech and language therapist jobs in the UK with visa sponsorship? Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is hiring a Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at Queen’s Hospital, Romford.
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| Job Title | Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist |
| Employer | Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Location | Queen’s Hospital, Romford |
| Salary | £55,524–£62,652 per year (inclusive) |
| Job Type | Permanent, full-time |
| Experience | Extensive experience in head and neck cancer dysphagia and communication |
| Visa Sponsorship | Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship welcome |
| Closing Date | 8 November 2026 |
| Vacancy Reference | 162-8053-CCS |
About the Employer
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust operates from Queen’s Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital. It runs a regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and serves a diverse population across three London boroughs.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide autonomous specialist assessment and treatment for complex swallowing and communication difficulties related to head and neck cancer and other oncology conditions
- Work within the MDT and contribute to weekly MDMs and on-treatment clinics
- Lead and develop the service alongside the existing Band 7 SLT
- Supervise, teach and appraise junior SLTs, students and assistants
- Contribute to audit, policy development and service improvement
- Participate in VFSS and FEES clinics
Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Sound knowledge of head and neck cancer or oncology conditions affecting swallow and communication
- Videofluoroscopy competencies
- Desirable: FEES and tracheostomy competencies, leadership experience
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
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. The role is eligible for the Health and Care Worker visa subject to meeting the relevant thresholds. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Salary and Benefits
- Band 7 Agenda for Change salary with London weighting inclusive
- NHS pension and standard Agenda for Change terms
- Ample CPD and training opportunities
- Visa sponsorship considered
- Specialist head and neck oncology focus
- Permanent Band 7 role
- Closes 8 November 2026
- Requires VFSS competency and extensive H&N experience
How to Apply
Apply online through NHS Jobs. Complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification. Supporting information should clearly address the essential criteria.
Application Tips
- Emphasise VFSS competency and experience with head and neck cancer dysphagia
- Mention any FEES, tracheostomy or leadership experience
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