Job details
- Specialty:
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade/band:
- Band 6
- Contract type:
- Temporary
- Start date:
- 25 August 2026
- End date:
- 25 November 2026
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist
Vacancy Type: full-Time
Contract Type: Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Shift Days/Contract length: Monday - Friday
Shift Times: 09:00 - 17:00
Duties:
- To provide specialist differential diagnosis, clinical advice, and care plans/therapy to
clients with communication / swallowing difficulties; this includes analysis of facts and a
comparison of a range of options for appropriate intervention, implementing specialist
programmes where appropriate.
- To provide advice and second opinions to SLT colleagues when necessary to support the
clinical management of clients following a stroke.
- To assess and analyse type, severity and impact of complex conditions of speech,
language, communication and swallowing impairments in a wide range of adult patients,
through specific formal and informal assessments.
- To provide advice and second opinions when necessary to support the clinical
management of clients especially when wards require support to make multi-disciplinary
decisions around the care of clients.
- To demonstrate clear communication skills when presenting specialist clinical information
in both verbal and written formats when dealing with sensitive situations such as end of
life.
