Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Closing date: 21 June 2026.
We currently have 2 exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and dynamic Speech & Language Therapists to join our services: the Neuro Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team and the Community SLT Team.
Main Duties
* Work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing, diagnosing and providing timely intervention and management of communication and/or swallowing problems as a member of the team.
* Contribute to data collection, where relevant, as a member of the MDT.
* Neuro ESD role: Work as part of an interdisciplinary neurological community team, in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies (e.g., acute stroke unit, community rehab teams, virtual wards, rapid response).
* Community SLT role: Collaborate and liaise with MDT colleagues to provide coordinated care to clients in the community setting.
* Provide clinical support where appropriate to other colleagues, including students.
* Contribute to client information, manage priorities, organise equipment/resources and liaise with other SLTs about continuing care following discharge.
* Be flexible in providing cover to community settings where most needed, as directed by the clinical services manager.
* Contribute, wherever possible, to the administrative processes that ensure the most efficient service delivery for clients.
Person Specification
We value inclusive recruitment and ask candidates to contact the Trust's Recruitment team if they believe a person specification may prevent or restrict their application due to unintentional barriers on the grounds of sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability.
Qualifications
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
* Registered member of the RCSLT.
* HCPC Licence to Practice.
* Driving licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (based on full time hours).
Additional Information
* We are happy to discuss flexible working options as part of the interview process.
* Contact: Susan Daniel (susan.daniel8@nhs.net) or Natalie Windebank (natalie.windebank@nhs.net) for further details.
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