# Speech and Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Professionals Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist/482776d1-352a-492d-abbc-ffb07f57b54c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist/482776d1-352a-492d-abbc-ffb07f57b54c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Professionals Limited - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £20.20 an hour - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T08:43:25.535Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0042-88462?employerCode=M0042 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/M0042-88462/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=M0042-88462 ## Job Content ### Job summary We are seeking two passionate and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join a to join our dynamic Adult Community Speech & Language Therapy team on a 3- month temporary contract. This is a full time position. This is an exciting opportunity to work with adults aged 16+ who present with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, primarily within neurology services, across a range of community and rehabilitation settings. ### Main duties of the job As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and management for individuals with communication and dysphagia needs, supporting them to achieve meaningful outcomes and maximise their independence. ### About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want ### Details - Date posted: 19 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £20.20 an hour - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 3 months - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: M0042-88462 - Job locations: Suites 1A & 1B, Breakspear Park, Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4TZ, United Kingdom, Solent Nhs Trust, Western Community Hospital, William Macleod Way, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 4XE, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities - Manage a varied caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. - Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans. - Deliver specialist interventions and evaluate outcomes using appropriate measures. - Work collaboratively with clients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues. - Provide expert advice on communication and dysphagia management. - Contribute to referral triage and prioritisation processes. - Support service development, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives. - Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, assistants, and students. - Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development. ## Job Details We are seeking two passionate and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join a to join our dynamic Adult Community Speech & Language Therapy team on a 3- month temporary contract. This is a full time position. This is an exciting opportunity to work with adults aged 16+ who present with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, primarily within neurology services, across a range of community and rehabilitation settings. ## Job Description As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and management for individuals with communication and dysphagia needs, supporting them to achieve meaningful outcomes and maximise their independence. ## Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans. Deliver specialist interventions and evaluate outcomes using appropriate measures. Work collaboratively with clients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues. Provide expert advice on communication and dysphagia management. Contribute to referral triage and prioritisation processes. Support service development, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives. Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, assistants, and students. Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working with adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders. - Experience working within multidisciplinary teams. - Experience receiving and utilising clinical supervision. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in Speech & Language Therapy (or equivalent recognised qualification). - Current HCPC registration. - Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). - Full UK driving licence and access to transport for daily travel across service locations. - Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience as a Speech & Language Therapist. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.