Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Voice and Respiratory Service. The role involves assessing and managing complex voice and upper airway disorders, both independently and within multidisciplinary clinics. The successful candidate will contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement, while also supervising colleagues and students. This position offers a chance to develop specialist expertise within a supportive and nationally recognised team.
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council - License to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree or equivalent
- Significant relevant experience at Postgraduate level
- Experience and knowledge
- Significant relevant experience at Postgraduate level
- Relevant specialist experience within specified clinical area
- Experience of developing and delivering training packages
- Experience of supervising, mentoring and supporting less experienced SLTs, students and assistants
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
- Qualifications / Professional Registration
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council - License to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree or equivalent
- Significant relevant experience at Postgraduate level
- Experience and knowledge
- Significant relevant experience at Postgraduate level
- Relevant specialist experience within specified clinical area
- Experience of developing and delivering training packages
- Experience of supervising, mentoring and supporting less experienced SLTs, students and assistants
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 14d
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Voice and Respiratory Service at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a motivated SLT to join our experienced team, supporting people with complex voice and upper airway disorders.
The successful candidate will have experience in the assessment and management of dysphonia, chronic cough and inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO). Experience in dysphagia is welcomed. Laryngoscopy expertise is desirable, but internal training is available.
Our SLT's work closely with the respiratory multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists and lung physiologists. Our SLT's attend specialist clinics including Complex Breathlessness, Joint Cough and Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstructions clinics, with collaboration with regional Ear, Nose and Throat services.
Our service is recognised as a leading UK service, with team members contributing to national clinical guidelines, research and teaching. We value ongoing learning through structured CPD, peer supervision and case discussion.
**Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number
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