Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts invites applications for Specialist Speech & Language Therapists to join our Acute Adult & Paediatric SLT Service. These permanent full-time posts offer progression from Band 5 to 6 with training, supervision and development opportunities within a large, supportive team.

You will assess, diagnose and manage adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in an acute hospital setting, with opportunities to specialise in Stroke, Oncology or other

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Experience with adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.
• Interest in service development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital setting.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and deliver training.
• Lead service development projects and contribute to research.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centred care

Leadership potential

Service development

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Company:

Company: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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.

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.

Depending on the team you join, you will have opportunities to work with:

• Stroke Team-
• Acute stroke and neurological conditions
• Aphasia and cognitive communication disorders
• Dysarthria and motor speech disorders
• Dysphagia across the stroke pathway
• Complex medical, surgical and respiratory patients
• Frailty and older persons services
• Oncology, and specialist inpatient pathways
• Dysphagia and communication needs across a diverse caseload

We are proud of our welcoming team culture and commitment to staff development. We offer:

• Regular clinical supervision and peer support
• Structured professional development opportunities
• Access to specialist training and competency frameworks
• Opportunities to lead and participate in service improvement projects
• Opportunities to deliver training and education to colleagues, students and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working alongside highly skilled SLTs and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Support with leadership and service development skills
• Opportunities to contribute to research, audit and evidence-based practice

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

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

We are looking for therapists who:

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

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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