Speech and 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 exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join a 9-month rotational role at The Royal Derby Hospital. The role involves working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders across various settings including ENT outpatients, acute inpatients, acute stroke, stroke rehab, and neuro rehab. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice and be a strong team player, with robust support and supervision provided.
Essential criteria
- Recognised SLT degree, in place or imminently to be awarded
- HCPC registered or applied for
- Registered member of RCSLT
Desirable criteria
- Post grad certificate in dysphagia management
- Experience & Knowledge
- Relevant experience including dysphagia, stroke or rehab experience
- In depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for client group.
- Post qualification experience as SLT in NHS
- Skills and Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Good presentation skills, written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team player, providing mentorship, supervision and second opinions
- Experience of independent assessment and management of dysphagia
- Experience of coaching/mentoring others
- Understanding of/experience with AAC aids, programmes, devices
- Recognised SLT degree, in place or imminently to be awarded
- HCPC registered or applied for
- Registered member of RCSLT
- Post grad certificate in dysphagia management
- Experience & Knowledge
- Relevant experience including dysphagia, stroke or rehab experience
- In depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for client group.
- Post qualification experience as SLT in NHS
- Skills and Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Good presentation skills, written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team player, providing mentorship, supervision and second opinions
- Experience of independent assessment and management of dysphagia
- Experience of coaching/mentoring others
- Understanding of/experience with AAC aids, programmes, devices
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 11d ago · Closes in 4d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Band 5 speech and language therapist rotational posts based at The Royal Derby Hospital.
There are opportunities for 2 posts. One is substantive another is fixed term contract for one year.
We are looking for a proactive, flexible and enthusiastic SLT who demonstrates skill, knowledge and evidence-based management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
We can offer robust support and supervision to newly qualified SLTs and in-house dysphagia training which would be completed in the first few months of appointment.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity for an SLT to be part of a 9 month rotational role. The rotation includes ENT outpatients, acute inpatients, acute stroke, stroke rehab, neuro rehab and outpatient rehab. The rotations for these posts will be discussed at interview, they will both include acute inpatient work as part of the job.
We are looking for HCPC and RCSLT registered Speech and Language Therapists or a graduate with registration imminent or applied for with an interest in working with adults with acquired neurological and related conditions in community environments,
Applications from SLTs with skills in dysphagia management are particularly welcomed.
You will be confident in your abilities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice, with assessment and therapeutic e
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