Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist for a rotational position that emphasizes staff development. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient group in a collaborative environment, supporting ongoing learning and professional growth while contributing to essential healthcare services.

Benefits

Regular 1:1 clinical and peer supervision

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Support for dysphagia competencies

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Registered member of the RCSLT.
• Relevant clinical experience at undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults facing communication and swallowing disorders.
• Support patients with conditions like stroke and dementia.
• Contribute to team meetings and patient care plans.

Skills

Positive team working skills

Analytical & reflection skills

Education

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 24 June 2025

Do you want to join a supportive service committed to staff development?

Due to internal development we are in the position to offer the opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join us full-time. This is a rotational post, with the postholder based permanently on the acute medical wards for part of each week and rotating between acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation and neurorehabilitation wards for the remainder of each week.

Applications will be welcomed from newly-qualified therapists and experienced therapists with an interest in developing specialist skills in acute care.

What our team members say about working for us

"I am part of a team."

"I have the opportunity to try different clinical caseloads and to manage my caseload independently."

"I enjoy the fast pace of working."

"I have freedom."

"There is a great selection of cake and chocolate!"

Main duties of the job

You will be based full-time in the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service within University Hospitals of Leicester, providing input to the acute inpatient services at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital as needed.

For the acute medical wards element of the role, you will be working as part of a growing service which includes an Operational Lead, Clinical Specialist, Band 6 and Band 5 therapists. For the rotational element of the role, you will be supported by the relevant Clinical Lead / Clinical Specialist, Band 6 therapists and, on the rehabilitation units, a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.

Depending on service need, you may also have the opportunity to work in other parts of the service such as the Brain Injury Unit and Neurology. You may also be invited to shadow colleagues in Critical Care and Head and Neck Cancer.

Main duties of the job

• Working with adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Supporting with morning processes.
• Contributing to regular team meetings.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

In acute care every day is different. You will be supporting individuals with a range of conditions including dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, respiratory conditions, cancer and infectious diseases. You will gain experience working with both dysphagia and communication difficulties, delivering assessment and therapy towards person-centred goals. You will also be in regular contact with our Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in Leicestershire Partnership Trust, who provide input to individuals within the community in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We believe in supporting our team to achieve their goals and are committed to offering:

• Regular 1:1, clinical and peer supervision
• Opportunities for joint working
• Continuing professional development, both through in-house training and external courses
• A 4-6 weekly STARS session to work towards individual objectives (more frequent for newly-qualified Band 5 therapists)
• Opportunities to spend time in other parts of the service with specialist colleagues

A large part of this role involves supporting individuals with dysphagia. You will be supported to progress through dysphagia competencies via an intensive in-house programme on commencing this post.

Please note. It is not an essential requirement of this role to be a car driver.

Person Specification

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Registered member of RCSLT.

Experience

• Relevant clinical experience at undergraduate level
• Assessment tools relevant to client group.
• Appropriate therapeutic intervention relevant to client group.
• Awareness of principles of clinical governance/audit.
• Analytical & reflection skills
• Completion of Level B RCSLT dysphagia competency programme

Personal attributes

• Positive team working skills.
• Ability to work flexibly to meets needs of job.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust