Band 6 Acute Speech and Language Therapist

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech and Language Therapy team at a leading NHS Trust seeks a Senior Therapist to join on a permanent basis. The role involves managing a caseload of adults with communication disorders, participating in decision-making, and contributing to service development. This position offers opportunities for growth in leadership and specialist skills in dysphagia within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with a professional body.
• Experience managing complex caseloads in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary decision-making around patient care.
• Organize the Speech and Language Therapy service according to departmental policies.

Skills

Leadership

Dysphagia management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

The Speech and Language Therapy team at Princess Alexandra Hospital is seeking a senior therapist to join our team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop advanced skills in dysphagia and leadership, or for current Band 5 therapists aiming to progress within the acute setting.

You will independently manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, actively participate in interdisciplinary decision-making around patient care, and contribute to service development initiatives.

We have 45 hours available per week, suitable for someone seeking full-time hours or for two therapists to work as a job share.

• Manage a caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders, and participate in interdisciplinary decision-making.
• Oversee service demands, manage delivery, and communicate pressures to line management, prioritizing caseload and administrative tasks.
• Organize the Speech and Language Therapy service in line with departmental and trust policies.
• Apply evidence-based practices to manage patients with complex neurological needs under supervision.
• Maintain professional registration and adhere to professional body requirements.
• Exercise professional accountability according to the policies of the department and Trust.

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust provides a range of acute, outpatient, and diagnostic services across multiple sites, serving a population of around 350,000 in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, with an extended catchment area of up to 500,000.

Our Values

We are committed to our core values which enhance patient care:

• Patient at heart – Prioritizing patient wellbeing.
• Everyday excellence – Striving for high standards and learning from mistakes.
• Creative collaboration – Working together to innovate and improve care.

We invest in our staff and expect high standards of care aligned with our values.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Tracey Murray

Job Title: Team Lead SLT

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]