Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Adults (Dysphagia)

Transformation Unit; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Adults) at Band 6 to progress to a Specialist role. The post covers inpatient wards and outpatient clinics, with opportunities to lead training, audits and service development.

The successful candidate will have a post-graduate qualification in dysphagia, HCPC registration, and extensive adult experience in acute and community settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent.
• RCSLT membership is required.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience.
• Post-graduate qualification in dysphagia is essential.

Responsibilities

• Treat adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Work on inpatient wards (Hereford County Hospital) and in outpatient clinics.
• Lead or participate in training, audits and research as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Dysphagia experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional registration

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

RCSLT membership

HCPC registration

3 years clinical experience

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Adults) at Band 6 to progress to a Specialist role. The post covers inpatient wards and outpatient clinics, with opportunities to lead training, audits and service development.

The successful candidate will have a post-graduate qualification in dysphagia, HCPC registration, and extensive adult experience in acute and community settings.