Speech & Language Therapist Positions Across NHS Trusts

We are seeking highly skilled and compassionate Speech & Language Therapists for various roles across multiple NHS Trusts. These positions are ideal for therapists with specialized skills in Dysphagia, Communication Disorders, and Neuro-rehabilitation.

As a Speech & Language Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapy for adults with a range of communication and swallowing disorders. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure effective treatment plans are in place., * Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ communication and swallowing disorders.

• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans for patients.

• Provide both direct and indirect therapy to patients in various settings including acute care and neuro-rehabilitation.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to manage and improve patient care.

• Support and train other healthcare professionals in swallowing and communication techniques.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

• Manage a varied caseload effectively, ensuring patients receive timely care and rehabilitation.

• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.

• Experience in adult communication and swallowing disorders.

• Strong skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and independently.

• Experience with caseload management.

• Proven ability to work under pressure in a clinical environment., * Neuro-rehabilitation experience (Required for specific positions).

• FEES (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) experience (Essential for some roles).

• Tracheostomy management and ICU experience (Desirable for specific roles).

• Experience with patients who have complex communication needs (Desirable for roles in neuro-rehabilitation and stroke units).

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (Required).

• At least 1 year’s experience working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders (Required for certain positions).

• Band 6 or Band 7/8A (Depending on experience and role).

• Competitive rates: Pay varies depending on location and experience.

• Rate Card to be confirmed for each role.

• Weekend and night shift opportunities with additional pay rates (Night/Saturday/Sunday rates apply in some locations).

Please Note: These positions are temporary, with contracts ranging from 1 month to ongoing roles, depending on the position. Applicants should be available to start as soon as possible.