Speech and Language Therapist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Leicester is offering a full-time position for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist. The role involves working across acute medical wards and rehabilitation for patients with various conditions, including dysphagia. Successful candidates will support patients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage in professional development. Newly-qualified and experienced therapists are encouraged to apply for this diverse and rewarding position.

Benefits

Regular clinical supervision

Continuing professional development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Newly-qualified or experienced therapists are welcome.
• Experience with dysphagia and communication disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Support with morning processes for patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Dysphagia management

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Do you have an interest in acute care?
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 between acute medical wards, acute stroke, inpatient stroke rehabilitation and inpatient neurorehabilitation. All aspects of the rotation include an acute medical wards element.

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!”

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. Depending on personal interest, you may also be invited to shadow colleagues in Critical Care, Respiratory 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.

Our strategy and values (2023-2030)

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• 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
• we are one team

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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.

Supporting our team

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

• Regular 1:1, clinical and peer supervision
• Annual appraisal
• 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
• Access to the UHL Preceptorship programme
• 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.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025