Band 6 Acute Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech and Language Therapy team at a leading NHS Trust is seeking a senior therapist to manage a caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. This permanent position allows for skill development in advanced dysphagia management and leadership, suitable for Band 5 therapists aspiring to progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified SLT with HCPC registration.
• Experience in managing adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary decision-making around patient care.
• Develop service delivery initiatives and maintain professional competence.

Skills

Assessment of communication disorders

Swallowing difficulties management

Negotiation skills

Problem solving skills

Education

SLT Degree Qualification or equivalent

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

The Speech and Language Therapy team at Princess Alexandra Hospital are looking for a senior therapist(s) to join our team on a permanent basis. Individuals seeking to develop advanced dysphagia and leadership skills, or a current Band 5 therapist seeking to progress within the acute setting would be ideal for this role.

You will independently manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, actively initiating and participating in the interdisciplinary decision-making around patient care and developing service delivery initiatives.

We have 45 hours a week available so this post would suit an individual looking for full time hours or 2 therapists working as a job share.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will independently manage the caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders, actively initiating and participating in the interdisciplinary decision making around patient care and developing service delivery initiatives.

The post holder will maintain an overview of the competing demands for speech and language therapy service, managing service delivery and keeping their line manager informed of pressures to self and service, prioritising the caseload and administrative workload to meet capacity demands.

The post holder will be responsible for organising the Speech and Language Therapy service in accordance with Departmental and Trust policies and procedures.

The post holder will apply evidence-based practice in order to manage a specific caseload of patients with complex neurological needs under supervision.

To maintain personal professional status by ensuring that the requirements laid down by relevant professional body for periodic registration to maintain personal professional licence are complied with.

To exercise professional accountability as guided by the relevant professional body and maintained in accordance with the policies of the department and The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

292-7167723-CSS-A

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details to refer to attached job description and personal specification, alternatively please contact Tracey Murray (our lead SLT) for further information.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details to refer to attached job description and personal specification, alternatively please contact Tracey Murray (our lead SLT) for further information.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• SLT Degree Qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT

Experience Essential

• Experience in assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication disorders and swallowing difficulties

Desirable

• Experience in delivering training and education
• Supervision of students / juniors / assistants

Knowledge Essential

• Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Good understanding of the roles of other professionals in the MDTs including, occupational therapists, physios, dieticians, etc and the interface between primary and secondary care etc
• Negotiation and Problem Solving skills

Desirable

• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• SLT Degree Qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT

Experience Essential

• Experience in assessment and treatment of adults with acquired communication disorders and swallowing difficulties

Desirable

• Experience in delivering training and education
• Supervision of students / juniors / assistants

Knowledge Essential

• Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Good understanding of the roles of other professionals in the MDTs including, occupational therapists, physios, dieticians, etc and the interface between primary and secondary care etc
• Negotiation and Problem Solving skills

Desirable

• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit

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.

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.

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)