Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Acute Neuroscience /Major Trauma / Critical Care SLT inpatient team at Nottingham University Hospitals, to cover a maternity leave.
The post will allow the post holder to develop and consolidate specialist knowledge and skills working with this varied client group. There will be the opportunity to development leadership skills and to become involved in projects. There will also be opportunities to develop advanced skills in communication and dysphagia management with highly complex patients drawing on information from instrumental assessments.
We are a friendly and supportive team with high level of clinical expertise. You will be well supported by band 7 SLTs and Clinical Specialist SLT. There is excellent interdisciplinary working with the therapies team and wider MDT. There will be opportunities to also get involved in projects, task and finish groups within the SLT service, and delivering training.
This is a fixed term full time post until the end of December 2026 covering a maternity leave in this team and is not part of the rotation programme.
Main duties of the job
To independently manage, triage and prioritise own caseload providing specialist SLT assessment, formulation, diagnosis, intervention and advice based on evidence based practice for people with communication and/or swallowing difficulties, their families, carers, support staff and professionals.
There will be opportunities to develop and delivery training and supervise and support band 5 and assistant Speech & Language Therapists.
Benefits include :
CPD opportunities, training and development in line with your yearly appraisalThere will be regular meetings to support staff to connect with fellow team members and share skillsClinical and professional supervisionCommitment to flexible working where this is possibleHealth service discounts and online benefitsFree confidential employee assistance programme 24/7Access to our LGBTI network, BAME Network and Christian NetworkHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesStructured learning and development opportunities
About us
Nottingham University Hospital Trust is a large teaching hospital, with multiple sites, the Queens Medical Centre, City Hospital and the newly opened National Rehabilitation Centre.
The Speech & Language Therapist Service works across all the sites, working alongside a separate ENT SLT service. We work across a very broad range of acute specialisms for adults and children.
NUH host a number of regional services including Neurosciences unit, Major Trauma Centre, a comprehensive Stroke unit, Trent Cardiac Centre, Burns Unit and Upper GI services. We also have SLTs working within Neuro-rehabilitation inpatient and outpatient teams.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Queen's Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Role Purpose
To provide a high quality Speech and Language Therapy service at Nottingham University Hospital Trust in a wide variety of settings.
Role Context
The role requires clinical and professional expertise in order that those with speech, language and communication needs and/or dysphagia needs benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective speech and language therapy service within the designated specialism/setting.
To represent the Speech and Language Therapy service at agreed forums as required
Knowledge, training andExperience
Degree in speech and language therapyHCPC registrationRegistered member of RCSLTCompleted RCSLT NQT competencies and, if relevant, Dysphagia competencies
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Role Purpose
To provide a high quality Speech and Language Therapy service at Nottingham University Hospital Trust in a wide variety of settings.
Role Context
The role requires clinical and professional expertise in order that those with speech, language and communication needs and/or dysphagia needs benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective speech and language therapy service within the designated specialism/setting.
To represent the Speech and Language Therapy service at agreed forums as required
Knowledge, training andExperience
Degree in speech and language therapyHCPC registrationRegistered member of RCSLTCompleted RCSLT NQT competencies and, if relevant, Dysphagia competencies
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
* Health Professions Council - License to Practice
* Registered member of RCSLT
* Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
Experience
Essential
* Relevant post-graduate experience in specialist area including experience with working with dysphagia & communication difficulties
* Well established knowledge of assessment tools for specialist group
* Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
* Experience of goal setting
* Evidence of completing RCSLT NQT competencies
* NHS experience
Desirable
* Advanced dysphagia training
* Experience of supporting other staff and students
* Tracheostomy experience
Professional skills
Essential
* Able to work as an integrated member of the MDT
* Able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
* Able to plan and organise the work of assistants and students
* Able to use computer programmes and systems appropriate to the post.
* Excellent written communication and presentation
* Demonstrated NUH Trust values
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
* Health Professions Council - License to Practice
* Registered member of RCSLT
* Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
Experience
Essential
* Relevant post-graduate experience in specialist area including experience with working with dysphagia & communication difficulties
* Well established knowledge of assessment tools for specialist group
* Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
* Experience of goal setting
* Evidence of completing RCSLT NQT competencies
* NHS experience
Desirable
* Advanced dysphagia training
* Experience of supporting other staff and students
* Tracheostomy experience
Professional skills
Essential
* Able to work as an integrated member of the MDT
* Able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
* Able to plan and organise the work of assistants and students
* Able to use computer programmes and systems appropriate to the post.
* Excellent written communication and presentation
* Demonstrated NUH Trust values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Queen's Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
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Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Queen's Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
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