Adult Speech & Language therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the Acute Speech and Language Therapy team at St Helier Hospital. The role involves assessing and managing adult inpatients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders on acute wards. You will work as an integral member of the SLT team and wider MDT, with opportunities to develop skills in dysphagia and support videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics. The post is suitable for experienced Band 5 or recently qualified therapists, with dysphagia training provided if needed.
Key responsibilities
- To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of adult inpatients with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders on the acute wards
- Duties will include assessment, diagnosis, therapy (both group and individual as appropriate), planning therapy programmes and discharge of patients including those with complex needs in a variety of settings
- To act as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to contribute to Speech & Language Therapy input on the acute wards
- To be accountable for own professional action and recognize own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate
- To participate in team meetings, audit and research projects on a regular basis within the Speech and Language Therapy Service
Essential criteria
- Understanding and experience of Speech and Language therapy service in an Acute setting
- Experience working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Able to identify areas for own personal/ professional development
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective team working skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate experience in dysphagia
- Ability to teach (e.g. IST)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £36,943 – £44,900 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated speech and language therapist, to join the Acute Speech and Language Therapy team within St Helier Hospital. The post is suitable for experienced band 5 or recently qualified Speech and Language Therapists. Training in dysphagia will be given if required.
This post is based in an acute hospital setting and involves working as an integral member of the SLT team alongside the wider MDT on general medical, care of the elderly, respiratory, gastroenterology and surgical wards. You will be able to develop further skills in the area of dysphagia.
Applicants should have skills and experience in managing patients with swallowing and communication disorders. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic SLT with a strong interest in dysphagia, high communication and team-working skills as well as effective time management and organisation skills.The department has close support networks with local community based Speech and Language therapy services, including regular journal clubs and in-service training.
The post holder will also have an opportunity to support our videofluoroscopy clinics and FEES service.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the assessment and management
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