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- Mobility
This will either be not applicable or own transport or suitable alternative. Dependence on public transport is not suitable for this role
- Mobility
You must demonstrate how you would meet the stated mobility requirement on your application form
- Experience
Post graduate clinical experience with relevant client groups for post, e.g. Stroke/Neurology/Voice/Critical Care/Head and Neck Cancer/Dementia/Dysfluency
- Experience
Evidence of dysphagia competence as appropriate to role
- Experience
Post graduate training relevant to role e.g. completion of specialist short courses
- Experience
Experience of audit
- Experience
Delivering Training
- Trust Values
Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust’s Values
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Compassion
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Trust
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Respect
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Integrity
- Qualifications
Recognised SLT Degree qualification or equivalent
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HCPC registration
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RCSLT registration
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Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
- Personal Attributes
Positive team working skills: a good team member
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Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of job
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Able to work independently as appropriate
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Caring and empathic
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Strong self motivation
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Ability to motivate others
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Emotional resilience
- Knowledge and Skills
Assessment tools relevant to client group
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A range of therapeutic interventions relevant to client group
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Understanding of principles of clinical governance
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Able to prioritise caseload
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Organisational/time management skills
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Analytical & Reflection skills
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Excellent written communication skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Developing clinical/technical skills for interpretive assessment techniques e.g. videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, cervical auscultation as appropriate to role
- Standard Requirements
Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
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Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
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Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Join our specialist Voice, Stammering and Upper Airway Disorders Team within the Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service.
We are a small, friendly and motivated team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We welcome applications from developing Band 5/6 clinicians interested in this specialist area. The role offers a varied outpatient caseload including Dysphonia, Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction, Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome and Stammering. You will be supported by the Clinical Lead and Clinical Specialist, with training, supervision and opportunities to work alongside experienced colleagues.
Therapy is delivered across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with regular team meetings and CPD to support learning and service development. Our wider county-wide service has strong links with acute colleagues and a dedicated administration team. With around 30 clinicians from Bands 48a, we prioritise holistic care and support staff to develop their skills and interests.
Interview Date: 17 September 2026, Prince Philip House, Leicester LE1 2NZ Contact: Sophie Tomson or Rachel McMurray on 0116 295 4692 / lpt.adultspeech@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment and therapy for adults with Voice Disorders, Upper Airway Disorders and Stammering. To liaise with other professionals involved in patients' care as appropriate. To continue to develop your knowledge and skills, a process which we prioritise through a commitment to CPD in both internal and external training with protected time for CPD / professional reflection / mandatory training. Your development is supported by your annual appraisal and regular clinical and managerial supervision. To work both independently and as part of a team, being part of regular team meetings and contributing to the excellent support network which underpins our Service. To be involved with service / quality improvement projects / research to develop different ways of working to enhance the care we provide.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
- Date posted: 27 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 007113
- Job locations: Prince Philip House,Malabar Road,Leicester,LE1 2NZ, Leicester, leicestershire, LE1 2NZ, United Kingdom
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This advert is for Adult Speech and Language Therapist (Voice Team) with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in Leicester, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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