B7 AHP for Hyperacute Rehabilitation Pathway - SLT

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Southampton is looking for experienced speech and language therapists for a role in their Hyper Acute Rehabilitation Pathway. The position, which may be full-time or part-time, involves working with a multi-disciplinary team to provide care for patients with complex needs. The salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 annually. Applicants must have a relevant degree and HCPC registration, along with experience in acute neurorehabilitation.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Supervision and in-service training

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in one of the four named professions.
• Experience in acute neurorehabilitation is essential.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical skills in acute neuro-rehabilitation.
• Work with MDT to deliver specialized hyper-acute rehabilitation.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.

Skills

Enhanced leadership skills

Communication skills

Teaching and mentoring

Audit and research skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

B7 AHP for Hyperacute Rehabilitation Pathway - SLT

The closing date is 04 December 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We have received funding via NHSE to develop and pilot a high intensity, specialised MDT Hyper Acute Rehab pathway at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) led by a Rehab consultant and AHP Lead for patients with complex rehab needs following major trauma or illness.

As part of this project, we have the exciting opportunity for a full AHP team to work together on a 12‑month secondment at UHS within the Hyper Acute Rehab team. These posts can be full‑time or part‑time and are open to any of the following qualified professionals with robust B6 or B7 postgraduate knowledge and experience in acute neurorehabilitation.

We are looking to recruit a team encompassing all 4 professions within these senior posts to enable full AHP assessment and treatment of this cohort of complex patients, with a variety of diagnoses, including neurological and orthopaedic needs. The team will be led by an 8a Clinical Specialist and, as a B7 you will be expected to support them and deputise in their absence.

The team will be part of the wider neurosciences service, with close links to all the neurosciences and relevant clinical teams. You need to have flexibility in hours, supporting the team to deliver patient care across a 5‑day service, which may include bank holidays, on a roster basis.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced speech and language therapist who is interested in working on an acute MDT pathway project, as a 12m fixed‑term or secondment, investigating the impact of acute intervention on the patient journey and if this changes their outcome, and/or reduces their hospital stay.

You will provide advanced clinical skills in acute neuro‑rehabilitation, working closely with the dedicated MDT to deliver high‑intensity, specialised hyper‑acute rehabilitation (HAR) under the direction of a Rehabilitation Medicine consultant, for a moderate number of appropriate UHS patients. You will work alongside the B8a Clinical specialist AHP Lead and deputise in their absence.

Essential skills:

• Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi‑professional team
• Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development
• Confident educator of staff and peer professionals

Professional qualification in one of the 4 named professions:

HCPC registration, advanced, postgraduate clinical skills and experience in acute neurorehabilitation, experience in day‑to‑day team management, knowledge and understanding of NHS systems, clear communication skills, both verbal and written, clear expressed desire and reasons for working in acute rehabilitation, and within UHS, on your application form.

Desirable skills needed:

• Evidence of providing teaching to your own profession and students

We do not accept CV applications. Interviews will be held in person so we can carry out a practical assessment; please ensure you are able to attend before applying and wear suitable clothing. Interviews will be held on Monday 15th December.

This post may be available as full‑time or part‑time hours, or as a secondment; please enquire for more details. Following recruitment of this post, other similar opportunities may be available, including backfill for the successful candidate.

There will be regular supervision, in‑service teaching and further training and development opportunities as part of UHS.

You will be expected to engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students.

Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying. We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.

If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other similar opportunities, please email [e-mail] or [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and development in relevant areas
• Evidence of relevant speech and language therapy knowledge and expertise with recent experience demonstrating this
• Evidence of post‑graduate training in relevant speciality
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience and involvement with training
• Ability to communicate complex information fluently, confidently and effectively to a diverse range of people: e.g. with patients, carers, managers and other health care professionals
• Ability to demonstrate a practical and sensitive approach and flexibility in working style when applying clinical judgement to complex clinical issues
• Ability to create rapport and professionally manage relationships with colleagues, patients and carers and the emotional challenges this presents
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and relevant specialist groups
• Experience of leading or co‑ordinating audit or research work
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered speech and language therapist
• Clinical supervisory skills training

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year, pro‑rated per annum