Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting Speech and Language Therapists for permanent, full‑time posts within our Acute Adult & Paediatric SLT Service. You can join a large, supportive department and develop specialist skills in Stroke or Specialist Medicine teams.

These are substantive Band 5–6 progression posts with training, supervision, and clinical development opportunities. Weekend/bank holiday rota may apply; strong MDT links and leadership development are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Qualified SLT with HCPC registration
• Evidence of experience in acute hospital settings preferred
• Experience with dysphagia and communication disorders desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis and management for adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital setting
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and participate in training and supervision

Skills

HCPC Registered

RCSLT Member

Dysphagia management

Adult & Pediatric SLT

Teamwork

Education

Speech & Language Therapy Degree

HCPC License to Practice

RCSLT Registration

Tools

Assessment tools

Medical records systems

Job description

Job summary

Ready to take the next step in your Speech and Language Therapy Career? We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly and supportive Acute Adult & Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service. We have permanent full-time opportunities available within either our specialist Stroke Team or our Specialist Medicine Teams. These are substantive posts rather than rotational positions, offering the opportunity to develop expertise within your chosen clinical area while benefiting from the support, professional development opportunities and clinical supervision available within a large and experienced acute SLT department. Whether you are looking to build on existing acute experience or further develop specialist skills, we can offer a rewarding role within a team that is committed to high-quality patient care, innovation and continuous improvement. There are strong links with the wider MDT. There will be opportunities to develop leadership skills through projects and delivering training. There might be a requirement to work at the weekend or bank holidays as part of a rota. We are able to offer these posts as band 5 to 6 progression posts (subject to Annexe 21 guidance) dependent on prior experience. The progression posts will be up to 12 months, working through a competency framework. Training, support, and supervision would be provided.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties within an acute hospital setting.

Stroke Team-

Acute stroke and neurological conditionsAphasia and cognitive communication disordersDysarthria and motor speech disordersDysphagia across the stroke pathwayPathway development initiatives

Specialist Medicine Team

Complex medical, surgical and respiratory patientsFrailty and older persons servicesOncology, and specialist inpatient pathwaysDysphagia and communication needs across a diverse caseload

About us

With over 19,000 staff,we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH

Job responsibilities

Please familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents.

• Hold a degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy
• Are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Are members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Have experience managing adults with communication and swallowing disorders
• Have excellent communication and team-working skills
• Are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care
• Are enthusiastic about service development and continuous improvement

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• Health Professions Council - License to Practice
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience in at least one relevant clinical area, working with adults or children with dysphagia and communication difficulties
• Well established knowledge of assessment tools for specialist group
• Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
• Evidence of post-graduate dysphagia training
• Evidence of completing RCSLT newly qualified competencies
• Experience of goal setting
• NHS experience in an acute hospital

Desirable

• Advanced dysphagia training
• Experience of supporting other staff and students
• Experience in community or outpatient SLT settings

Professional Skills

Essential

• Able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
• Able to use computer programmes and systems appropriate to the post.
• Excellent written communication and presentation
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making skills
• Has an awareness of guidelines and policies
• Demonstrated NUH Trust values

Desirable

• Able to plan and organise the work of assistants or students

Other

Essential

• Car driver with access to car insured for business use

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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