Speech and Language Therapist, Stroke and Acute Services

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their Acute and Stroke Inpatient team. The ideal candidate will have a post-graduate qualification and relevant experience, or be newly qualified. Responsibilities include providing assessment and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in a busy acute hospital setting. The role offers a supportive environment for professional development. Applications close on September 23, 2025.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience or newly qualified in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Immunisation and vaccination report required.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide services for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Manage a caseload of diverse patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Ability to work with adults with communication difficulties

Team player

Flexible in a busy hospital environment

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. We have an exciting opportunity to grow our Acute and Stroke Inpatient Speech and Language Therapy team here at University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire on a fixed term basis. Post holders will have relevant post-graduate experience or be newly qualified. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative team player who can be flexible in meeting the demands of a busy acute hospital. University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire is a friendly, supportive and innovative place to work. You will be working across both UHCW and Rugby St Cross Hospital. Our service provides input across multiple wards including respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly, emergency wards and oncology. The successful candidate will be expected to work with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across stroke and acute wards, providing assessment, diagnosis and intervention approaches. If you would like more information in relation to this role, please contact the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide a service to the hyper acute and acute stroke wards at UHCW for patients who have communication and swallowing difficulties taking responsibility for a designated caseload within agreed clinical parameters.
• There will also be a requirement to occasionally attend Rugby St Cross hospital to support with SLT provision.
• Plan and prioritise own caseload with support from senior clinicians.
• Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and complex needs, using evidence-based client centred principles.
• Participate in training to acquire the skills required for the post, which may include dysphagia training, to maintain and enhance clinical competencies.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and daily board rounds to coordinate patient care.
• Support and delegation of tasks to band 4 SLT assistants.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the SLT service through collaborative working and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner.
• To be involved in the education and supervision of volunteers, students, and junior staff within the service.
• To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and RCSLT standards and codes of conduct.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Post-graduate experience or newly qualified in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Ability to work with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties in stroke and acute wards.
• Immunisation and vaccination report required from the current UK occupational health provider or UK GP.
• Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – if successful after interview, obtain approval from current line manager to accept the offer.
• Be prepared to participate in training to maintain clinical competencies, including potential dysphagia training.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation\'s core values.

Additional Information

• For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
• This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.