Speech and Language Therapist - Speech & Language Therapy
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- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
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Role summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to develop specialist clinical skills working with head and neck cancer patients. The role involves comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex dysphagia and communication needs, including laryngectomy care. You will also supervise junior SLTs and students, and provide training to other professionals. The post requires relevant experience in adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders and a commitment to continuous professional development.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257353
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
13/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
27/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Speech & Language Therapy
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy team within Greater Glasgow and Clyde predominantly within the Head & Neck/Oncology service at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. You will gain experience in managing patients with complex swallowing and communication difficulties associated with head and neck cancer diagnosis and treatment, in an acute hospital and outpatient setting. As a core member of the MDT, you will work collaboratively with other heal
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