Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK seeks an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Head and Neck Cancer and Voice teams. This role involves assessment and treatment of adult communication, swallowing, and voice disorders, offering opportunities for research and service development. Candidates should have NHS registration, relevant qualifications, and experience in voice disorders. The position includes flexible working, gym discounts, and other benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Support in career development

On-site nursery

Free Park & Ride service

Qualifications

• Qualified SLT with relevant degree and NHS registration.
• Experience in Head and Neck Cancer and/or Voice disorder therapy is desirable.
• Competence in FEES, videofluoroscopy and voice prosthesis management is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Participate in service development, research projects and regular team meetings.
• Deliver education, training and advice to various stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Inter-professional teamwork

Service development skills

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

FEES

Videofluoroscopy

Voice prosthesis management

Job description

Overview

An experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is needed to join the Head and Neck Cancer and Voice teams at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). The role involves assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of adult communication, swallowing and voice disorders, with opportunities for service development, research and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment for adults with communication, swallowing and voice disorders in the Head and Neck Cancer and Voice teams.
• Contribute to FEES, videofluoroscopy and voice prosthesis management in laryngectomy.
• Deliver education, training and advice to patients, carers, SLT colleagues, other health care professionals, students and voluntary organisations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure inter‑professional patient care for patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Attend weekly ward rounds, MDT meetings/clinics, radiotherapy clinic and liaise with dietitians, clinical nurse specialists and other specialists.
• Participate in service development, research projects and regular team meetings. Receive regular supervision and engaging in evidence‑based practice.

Qualifications / Experience

• Qualified SLT with relevant degree and NHS registration.
• Experience in Head and Neck Cancer and/or Voice disorder therapy is desirable.
• Competence in FEES, videofluoroscopy and voice prosthesis management is required.
• Strong communication, inter‑professional teamwork and service development skills.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Discounted gym memberships and free 24‑hour confidential counselling support
• Excellent pension scheme, annual leave entitlement and salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, Cycle to Work, home electronics)
• On‑site nursery, on‑site cafes and free Park & Ride service to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of pay as you earn it
• Support in career development, flexible staff bank and fast track staff physiotherapy service
• Multi‑faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site

Apply

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025.