Speech and Language Therapists >
Description.
Provide specialist speech, language, communication, and swallowing assessment and therapy across NHS hospitals, community services, specialist schools, and rehabilitation pathways. Support safe swallowing management, communication development, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for adults and children.
Key Requirements.
Experience.
Minimum 1–2 years’ post-registration experience delivering speech and language therapy in hospital, community, or specialist clinical settings.
Skilled in communication assessment, therapy planning, dysphagia management (where trained), and supporting complex communication needs.
Experience working with MDTs including nurses, AHPs, paediatric teams, neurologists, and rehabilitation services.
Familiar with RCSLT standards, NICE guidance, and therapy protocols for communication and swallowing disorders.
Qualifications.
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy or recognised equivalent.
Full HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Dysphagia qualification or accredited training desirable for roles requiring swallowing assessment.
CPD in communication disorders, dysphagia, paediatrics, adult neurology, or specialist therapy pathways.
Compliance and Vetting.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
Full identity and right-to-work verification.
Two recent professional references.
Up-to-date NHS Statutory and Mandatory Training.
Immunisation compliance for hospital and community clinical environments.
Full HCPC registration and fitness-to-practise check.
Verification of qualifications and employment history.