Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Therapist passionate about supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties. This role involves managing a caseload, providing expert care, and mentoring SLT Assistants. Join a supportive team dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based patient care with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Training and CPD opportunities

Flexi-time policy

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Ability to demonstrate expertise in managing a defined caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with dysphagia and communication difficulties.
• Plan and deliver training sessions to healthcare professionals.
• Supervise and support SLT Assistants in their care programs.

Skills

Communication

Dysphagia management

Teamwork

Education

Post-graduate dysphagia qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

Do you have a passion for supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties in an inpatient setting? Are you looking for a friendly and dynamic team to support you in taking your next career step? Then look no further! We are looking for a Therapist who is keen to continue developing specialist skills and knowledge in managing adult inpatients with general medical, neurological and age-related conditions. Post-graduate dysphagia qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential. We run a weekly onsite videofluoroscopy clinic and have access to a FEES service.

You will be part of our large team of 30 Speech and Language Therapists working across UHBW sites. We are a friendly and inclusive team, focused on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for the communities we serve. We have a strong culture of support, development and leadership including:

• Support in accessing a wide range of training and CPD opportunities to ensure you flourish in your role
• A rolling in-service training programme with brilliant teaching from team members and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Regular 1:1 and peer supervision
• Commitment to our flexi-time policy to support your work-life balance
• A wealth of wellbeing support and strong team spirit

For more information on our team, please see: https://www.uhbristol.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/your-hospitals/other-services-in-bristol/speech-and-language-therapy/

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in oropharyngeal dysphagia and communication difficulties in patients with progressive neurological, general medical and age-related conditions, and be responsible for managing a defined caseload
• Act as a source of expert, evidence-based information and support for SLT colleagues, healthcare professionals, staff and carers about the SLT issues of patients
• Plan and co-ordinate the content and delivery of education/training sessions to healthcare professionals
• Develop and monitor specialist programmes of care to be carried out by SLT Assistants

About UHBW

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

How to apply / Further information

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025