Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist in Southampton. This role involves providing specialist therapy to clients with complex needs and working within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, have clinical knowledge, and possess leadership skills. Competitive salary and a commitment to flexible working options are offered.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
• Registered member RCSLT.
• HCPC Licence to Practice.
• Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy service.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide leadership for developing and evaluating the service.
• Manage caseload of clients within the community.

Skills

Expertise in Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent

Registered member RCSLT

HCPC Licence to Practice

Driving licence

Job description

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Speech & Language Therapist

The closing date is 21 September 2025

*To provide highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy Service to a caseload including those with complex needs within area of speciality requiring highly specialist clinical knowledge and expertise.

*To work as part of an multidisciplinary neurological community team and nutrition team, in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies e.g. acute stroke unit, community rehab teams, virtual wards, rapid response etc

*To work as an autonomous practitioner providing highly specialist assessments, diagnosis and management of patients with swallowing and communication disorders and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions.

*To support the Clinical Services Manager, deputising when required.

*To provide a lead role across the service and trust within specialist area, working with Team/locality and care pathway leads and other highly specialist colleagues, providing clinical leadership, driving forward service development, maintaining standards and ensuring the provision of up to date evidence based care.

*To provide leadership for developing and evaluating the service.

*To provide clinical advice and second opinions.

Main duties of the job

*To be a source of expertise and support to colleagues across the service and will work with other statutory and independent agencies to ensure a holistic approach to client management.

*To develop and deliver effective training programmes to carers and other health professionals within area of specialism.

*To pursue and acquire ongoing knowledge and expertise for practice.

*Manage caseload of clients within the community and oversee caseload for junior staff.

*Plan and implement comprehensive programmes of intervention for clients who require intensive rehabilitation in the community.

*To supervise and train junior members of staff and rehabilitation assistants.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Registered member RCSLT
• HCPC Licence to Practice
• Driving licence

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.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearBased on full time hours