Speech and Language Therapist

2 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

Do you have an interest in acute care?


Do you want to join a service with strong leadership and an emphasis on team working?


Following some internal restructuring we are expanding our service and are looking for the right candidate to join us in a newly-developed role as Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for our Acute Inpatient Services (Band 7).


You will be based full-time in the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service within University Hospitals of Leicester, providing input to the acute inpatient services at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital as needed. Options for flexible working will be considered.


You will be working as part of a growing acute wards service which includes an Operational Lead, Band 6 and Band 5 therapists and a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. A key focus for this post is to lead in the development of junior members of staff, working through in-house and RCSLT competencies relating to dysphagia.
Working independently with adults with a range of acquired and often complex communication and swallowing disorders, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team.
Supporting with morning processes and caseload prioritisation discussions.
Leading in dysphagia competency training for junior members of staff.
Undertaking clinical audit and service development projects.
Supporting the wider service to provide a community videofluoroscopy clinic (on rota).

high-quality care for all,
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.


This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.


About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:


You will be supporting individuals with a range of conditions including dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, respiratory conditions, cancer and infectious diseases. You will have the opportunity to work closely with specialist Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in stroke, neurology, critical care and head and neck cancer. You will also help to maintain strong links with our Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in Leicestershire Partnership Trust, who provide input to individuals within the community in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.


Applications will be welcomed from experienced band 6s and a band 6 / 7 developing role could be offered to the right candidate if they need some support and training to achieve these competencies. There is a great selection of cake and chocolate
Training & qualifications
Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
Healthcare Professionals Council Registered.
Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Leadership/Management Training.
Well established knowledge and use of a broad range of assessment, management and therapy approaches relevant to the specialist client group guidelines (Communication/ Dysphagia)
In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit/research.
In depth knowledge of national policies, guidelines and procedures relevant to health and social care.
Knowledge of the strategic direction of the local health providers.

Evidence of giving formal presentations at local, regional, national or international level.
Evidence of providing training to others
Ability to translate policy into practice.

Experience in contributing to policy, planning and service development.
Planning & organisational skills
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust



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