Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for a fixed-term maternity leave role. You will support the adult intensive care team with complex patient needs and lead service developments. Ideal candidates should have experience in specialist clinical care and project management. This role includes benefits such as development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Subsidized parking

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist clinical input to a complex caseload.
• Ability to support service development and project leadership.
• Capable of operational management and resource coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist clinical input to a defined caseload.
• Support team leads in developing services and lead projects.
• Act as a resource for other therapists and provide coordination.

Skills

Clinical input management

Complex disorder prioritization

Project management

Job description

Vacancy

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

A fixed‑term (1 year) maternity leave position to support the provision of specialist SLT services within the general intensive care unit as a member of the adult intensive care team and the wider adult acute Speech and Language Therapy service.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Provide highly specialist clinical input to a defined caseload including patients with complex disorders, prioritise needs and manage workload independently.
• Support the Adult Acute and Adult Critical Care team leads in the development of services within this area, lead delegated projects independently.
• Act as a resource for other therapists and provide cover for the Senior Specialist SLT in service and team co‑ordination, operational management and representation at relevant forums as required.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on quality service and is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner. CUH’s values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care.

Diversity & Inclusion

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or socio‑economic background.

Application Information

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Internal applicants on permanent contracts may apply for this post as a secondment or fixed‑term contract, subject to line manager approval.

Vacancy Dates

This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th December 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 15th December 2025.

Benefits to You

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site, free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and free route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
• Subsidised on‑site parking for eligible staff.
• 24/7 hot food available on CUH campus at a reduced cost for colleagues.
• Purpose‑created colleague‑only café (Deakin Centre) with free tea and coffee, break space and private outside area.
• Commitment to a good work‑life balance with flexible arrangements such as part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

Applications from the Armed Forces are welcome.

Advert closes on Sunday 7 December 2025.