Position: Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Acute – Aintree Hospital
Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our acute team at Aintree Hospital. This static post is suited to an SLT with established acute experience who is looking to further develop within a busy and supportive clinical environment.
Responsibilities
* Manage a busy and varied dysphagia caseload across a range of acute specialities.
* Deliver a well‑established FEES and Videofluoroscopy service, including involvement in instrumental pathways.
* Conduct speech and language therapy assessment, clinical diagnoses and implementation of agreed treatment plans for routine and complex patients across each of the clinical rotations.
* Provide peer support, regular supervision and training opportunities, including instrumental assessments.
* Take part in and lead service development, audit, and research.
* Support and develop others including B5 clinicians and students.
* Provide training sessions within the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Work as part of a friendly, dynamic and supportive Speech and Language Therapy team committed to delivering high quality, patient‑centred care.
* Be open to change and proactive in service improvement and transformation.
Qualifications
* Experience working in adult acute settings.
* Confidence in managing complex dysphagia.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* A flexible and patient‑centred approach.
Benefits & Working Environment
We offer a diverse acute caseload covering multiple specialities, the opportunity to work alongside a friendly and experienced SLT team, and support for developing areas of personal clinical interest within the acute service.
This role is based at Aintree Hospital within the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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