Speech and Language Therapist

HCA Healthcare UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist - Bank to support diverse patients with complex needs. This role offers flexible hours and the chance to collaborate with specialists in a top-rated private healthcare network. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and relevant qualifications. Opportunities for permanent positions may also arise as patient volumes increase.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to upskill

Support from specialist SLTs

Qualifications

• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• HCPC Registration is essential.
• SALT degree qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience in a hospital setting is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy to a diverse patient caseload.
• Work collaboratively with a team of health professionals.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient care and service delivery.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

HCPC Registration

SALT degree qualification or equivalent

Experience working in a hospital setting

Job description

Overview

Role: Speech & Language Therapist - Bank

Location: The Harborne Hospital (Birmingham), part of HCA Healthcare UK

Contract type: Bank

Pay: Bank hourly rate between £26.51ph – £35.35 ph, dependent upon shift and role type

Hours: Full time

Posted: 24 Sep 2025 | Closes: 24 Oct 2025

About the role

At The Harborne Hospital we have a very diverse patient caseload supporting people with craniotomies, prolonged intubation, tracheostomy, and cervical spine surgeries. The Therapies department is an expanding team currently consisting of 1 full time physiotherapist and 1 part time dietitian, with plans to recruit another part time physiotherapist. We are supported by bank Physios, Dietitians, OTs and SLTs. Opportunities for permanent positions may become available as patient volumes increase, with potential for growth and development with support from our specialist SLTs at London sites. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and are seeking Bank SLTs to join the team at The Harborne Hospital.

As part of our Bank you'll have first refusal ahead of agency on a range of shifts across our network of leading private hospitals, all of which are currently rated "Good" or "Outstanding" by the CQC. This role offers exposure to one of the UK's leading private healthcare providers with flexibility over when and where you work, and the opportunity to collaborate with leading consultants and colleagues.

Above all else, we are dedicated to the care and improvement of human life and value each team member who contributes to our mission.

Responsibilities and opportunities

Note: The description outlines duties and opportunities at a high level for Bank SLTs within the network; specific individual responsibilities will be assigned in line with service needs.

What you’ll bring

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship supplied for Bank roles)
• HCPC Registration
• SALT degree qualification or equivalent
• Experience working in a hospital setting

Development and benefits

With this role there will be the opportunity to upskill in instrumental assessments (FEES and VFSS) and clinical supervision can be provided from the wider HCA team of SLTs.

Equal opportunities and reasonable adjustments

We support flexible working arrangements where possible and are a Disability Confident committed organisation. We can discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Site

The Harborne Hospital (Birmingham)