Speech & Language Therapist Adults with Learning Disabilities
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist service for adults with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire. The role involves providing communication and eating/drinking assessments and interventions, as well as offering education and support to colleagues and carers. It is open to newly qualified practitioners and experienced Band 5s, with excellent mentorship and supervision provided. The post requires travel across sites but offers some virtual appointments and home working.
Essential criteria
- Full valid UK Driving Licence
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist
- HCPC registration
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist short courses
- Ability to manage non-complex dysphagia
- Full valid UK Driving Licence
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist
- HCPC registration
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist short courses
- Ability to manage non-complex dysphagia
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 1d ago · Closes in 12d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Speech & Language Therapist Adults with Learning Disabilities
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our established specialist service based in the Forest of Dean at Colliers Court in Gloucestershire.
The Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled Speech and Language Therapist for the Forest and Gloucester Learning Disability Teams.
This post is open to newly qualified practitioners looking for their first Band 5, however, we would also be keen to consider applications from more experienced Band 5s.
In addition to The Trust's outstanding mentorship program, we provide excellent appraisal and clinical supervision for all staff and you will benefit from the support of highly experienced and approachable speech and language therapists and the wider MDT. We can also support you through your post-graduate dysphagia training and competencies.
Person-centred coordinated care is a fundamental value throughout all services delivered by Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and we are keen for you to help us continue to deliver this.
You will be a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with a p
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