Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the acute team at Aintree Hospital. The post focuses on dysphagia management with FEES and videofluoroscopy involvement within a busy acute service.

You will assess, diagnose, and implement treatment plans for routine and complex cases, working within a supportive MDT and contributing to service development and teaching for colleagues and students.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult acute settings.
• Confidence in managing complex dysphagia.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake speech and language assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Evaluate and monitor treatment efficacy using outcome measures.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues and participate in case conferences.
• Lead and support colleagues, therapy assistants and students as needed.
• Contribute to service development, audit and research.

Skills

Dysphagia management

FEES service

Videofluoroscopy

Acute care

Tools

FEES equipment

Videofluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page.

• Undertake assessment of patients, using specialist clinical reasoning andassessment techniques to differentially diagnose then formulate and implementtreatment 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.

This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust