Senior Speech & Language Therapist – Inpatient Acute Care

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a passionate and innovative team in Norwich. This role involves managing complex communication, feeding, and swallowing disorders, providing specialist interventions, and conducting assessments independently, including VFS and FEES. You will be part of a supportive team committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, with opportunities for leadership. This position offers flexibility, NHS benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

On-site Nursery

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Independent management of diverse communication and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to conduct specialist assessments including VFS and FEES.
• Experience in leading and training junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized assessment and therapy for patients with communication disorders.
• Conduct instrumental assessments independently.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support and guide junior staff with their professional development.

Skills

Management of patients with tracheostomy

Videofluoroscopy (VFS)

Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES)

Communication, feeding and swallowing disorders

Education

Health professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

A large NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a passionate and innovative team in Norwich. This role involves managing complex communication, feeding, and swallowing disorders, providing specialist interventions, and conducting assessments independently, including VFS and FEES. You will be part of a supportive team committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, with opportunities for leadership. This position offers flexibility, NHS benefits, and a collaborative work environment.