Acute Speech & Swallowing Therapist — Specialist

NHS Professionals Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for the Adult SLT Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will assess and manage adults with acute communication and swallowing disorders within ED and front-door services, supporting high-risk patients and contributing to service development.

You will lead instrumental investigations (VFS/FEES), provide expert advice, and mentor colleagues while ensuring high standards of clinical governance and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in acute care settings, including ENT and acute medicine.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic results and develop treatment plans.
• Experience with instrumental assessments such as VFS and FEES.
• HCPC registered and active with the RCSLT where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess complex clinical presentations and set differential diagnoses; evaluate outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation and care plans per standards; protect sensitive data.
• Provide guidance to patients with cognitive, language, or behavioural needs and enable access to services.
• Deputise for the Clinical Specialist SLT and oversee team workloads and performance reviews.
• Coordinate professional learning; supervise placements and maintain CPD records.
• Contribute to governance, audits, research, and policy improvements; monitor risks and safety.

Skills

Acute SLT experience

Dysphagia management

VFS knowledge

FEES knowledge

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for the Adult SLT Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will assess and manage adults with acute communication and swallowing disorders within ED and front-door services, supporting high-risk patients and contributing to service development.

You will lead instrumental investigations (VFS/FEES), provide expert advice, and mentor colleagues while ensuring high standards of clinical governance and