Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Peer support

Training opportunities

Research involvement

Professional development support

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the acute team at Aintree Hospital. You will manage a busy dysphagia caseload across acute specialties, participate in FEES and Videofluoroscopy, and contribute to MDT care.

Applicants should have experience in adult acute settings, strong communication, and the ability to lead and support therapy assistants, with opportunities for supervision, research, and service

Qualifications

• Experience in adult acute settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Confidence in managing complex dysphagia and leading therapy delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients using clinical reasoning; formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment efficacy using outcome measures.
• Collaborate with MDT; attend meetings and share information.
• Support and supervise therapy assistants and students.
• Develop and lead service improvement, audit, and research initiatives.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Dysphagia management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

SLT degree

Tools

FEES

Videofluoroscopy

Job description

• Undertake assessment of patients, using specialist clinical reasoning and assessment techniques to differentially diagnose then formulate and implement treatment plans with advice and support from seniors as required.
• Continually evaluate the efficacy of the treatment programme to ensure that it is meeting the needs of the patient
• Monitor the effectiveness of the interventions you are providing using outcome measures.
• Work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team - attending meetings/case conferences where possible, actively encouraging information sharing to enhance the quality of care to patients and staff.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, carers and other Health Care Professionals regarding all aspects of the patient's care. This will be achieved through direct liaison or written information using specialist knowledge, tailored to individual needs and taking account of impaired comprehension and expression.
• Help other Health Care Professionals communicate with patients who have impaired language skills using alternative communication systems where appropriate.
• Advise assist and support, less experienced therapists and assistants in the management of their caseload.
• Work closely with Community staff to facilitate a seamless rehabilitation service across the city. Carry out videofluoroscopy with senior S.L.T. developing skills to analyse and report findings.
• Undertake research as requested by team leader.
• Collect patient data and other statistics as required by Head of Department.
• Advise the Head of Department of any change in caseload profile which has an impact on the service provided to facilitate planning.
• Monitor equipment and material for condition and suitability. Submit orders via head of department.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our acute team at Aintree Hospital. This static post is suited to an SLT with established acute experience who is looking to further develop within a busy and supportive clinical environment. The post holder will manage a busy and varied dysphagia caseload across a range of acute specialities. Our department also delivers a well-established FEES and Videofluoroscopy service, and the role includes involvement within these instrumental pathways as part of our wider acute service. Applicants should have experience working in adult acute settings, confidence in managing complex dysphagia, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. A flexible and patient-centred approach is essential. We offer a diverse acute caseload covering multiple specialities, the opportunity to work alongside a friendly and experienced SLT team, and support for developing areas of personal clinical interest within the acute service. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Band 6 SLT to further develop their acute expertise within a high-performing, collaborative service You will be responsible for speech and language therapy assessment, clinical diagnoses and implementation of agreed treatment plans and evaluate care delivery needs for routine and complex patients across each of the clinical rotations. You will have access to peer support, regular supervision, and training opportunities including instrumental assessments. You will take part in and lead service development, audit, and research. The post holder will be actively involved in the support and development of others including therapy assistants, and students. You will also have the opportunity to provide training sessions within the wider MDT. You will be working as part of a friendly, dynamic and supportive Speech and Language Therapy team who are committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care. You must be open to change and proactive in service improvement and transformation.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.