Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 02 June 2026
Are you seeking a new challenge and a unique opportunity to develop your career in Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)? If so, then this post would be an excellent opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and proactive individual with excellent communication skills to join our inpatient wards.
This role requires a highly skilled and knowledgeable team‑player who is able to think holistically and creatively in order to deliver intensive support and expertise. This is your chance to make a real difference to people who are experiencing acute mental health problems and associated distress.
The post holder should be committed to the provision of high quality, evidence‑based practice and excited by the opportunity to represent SLT in this post and service.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out clinical work as part of the multi‑disciplinary team, providing specialist assessment to inpatients within our Adult Mental Health urgent care service. You will be professionally accountable for your own caseload, providing clinical supervision to speech and language therapy staff and students.
This collaborative, multi‑disciplinary service provides access to specialist Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, and psychological support to deliver "high intensity interventions" following a structured assessment of the person, their wellbeing and Behaviour Support Plans. You will have a key role in facilitating others within the team to develop their own skills by providing clinical leadership and specialist clinical advice on more complex cases.
The post holder will assess and treat communication difficulties and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties and contribute to policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training. The diversity of the caseload will enable you to fine‑tune and specialise further in the field of mental health, whilst also incorporating complex physical health comorbidities.
Job responsibilities
Applicants for the post will hold a suitable qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, have relevant experience in this clinical field and have a particular interest and enthusiasm for delivering excellent services, collaborative working and championing SLT.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Appropriate professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy role
* Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
* Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
* Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of Speech and Language Therapy delivery
* Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
* Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)
Knowledge
* Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
* Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
* Knowledge of evidence‑based practice in designated specialist area
* Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of managing complex Speech and Language Therapy cases
* Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
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.
Contact
Sam Bradley, Professional Head of Speech and Language Therapy
sam.bradley@nhs.net
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata, per annum
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