Speech and Language Therapist, Acute Medicine
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role within the Medical and ICU team, primarily working on acute medical wards. The successful candidate will provide high-standard care to patients with dysphagia and communication difficulties, often with complex presentations. The role involves autonomous practice, advanced assessments, and contributing to service development. The Trust offers continuous professional development and expects participation in a 7-day working rota.
Essential criteria
- BSc Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC
- RCSLT Dysphagia
- RCSLT Newly Qualified competencies
Desirable criteria
- Relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Additional training courses linked to role
- Experience of mentoring / supporting junior colleagues and/ or students
- Experience of working in a team and contributing to team decisions
- Relevant experience working within acute setting
- Exposure to instrumental assessments
- Ability to competently to assess, treat and manage patients independently.
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise a busy caseload.
- Evidence of working as part of MDT
- Evidence of involvement in service improvements and audit
- BSc Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC
- RCSLT Dysphagia
- RCSLT Newly Qualified competencies
- Relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Additional training courses linked to role
- Experience of mentoring / supporting junior colleagues and/ or students
- Experience of working in a team and contributing to team decisions
- Relevant experience working within acute setting
- Exposure to instrumental assessments
- Ability to competently to assess, treat and manage patients independently.
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise a busy caseload.
- Evidence of working as part of MDT
- Evidence of involvement in service improvements and audit
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £41,957 – £50,387 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
We are looking for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our thriving Medical and ICU team . We are looking for somebody who is committed to providing a high standard of care to patients within acute medical wards. The successful candidate will have experience working in dysphagia and communication, ideally in an acute setting. However we would welcome an application from anybody with relevant transferable skills. You will be well supported within this role and will be able to access our exciting training programs. We have a CPE SLT within our teams as well as access to FEES and VF.
Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force. We are committed to personal development through supervision and appraisal, as well as internal/external training. Staff involvement in research and development is encouraged, with opportunities for service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join our Medical and ICU team and work mainly on the medical wards.
Undertake advanced assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute or sub-acute conditions. These patients often have complex and / or chronic presentations.
Work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision.
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