Speech and Language Therapist Jobs in the NHS

NHS speech and language therapy posts work with patients who have difficulties with speech, language, communication, eating, or swallowing. Caseloads vary widely by setting: paediatric SLTs may work alongside schools and early years teams, while acute hospital SLTs often focus on dysphagia assessment and stroke rehabilitation. Posts start at Band 5 and can reach consultant level.

168 live vacancies across 89 NHS employers · updated hourly

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£24k - £71k

Salary Range

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Latest live Speech and Language Therapist jobs

Recent speech and language therapist vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.

Planning a Speech and Language Therapist job search in the NHS

Job Clerk tracks live speech and language therapist vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.

There are currently 168 live speech and language therapist roles across 89 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.

Recent salary data for speech and language therapist roles ranges from about £23,975 to £70,887 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Evidence to prepare

  • Dysphagia assessment and management (including videofluoroscopy and FEES)
  • Specialist assessment for voice, fluency, AAC, or acquired conditions
  • Training families, carers, and education staff in communication strategies
  • Managing a complex caseload across settings (ward, clinic, community, school)

Common requirements

  • HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist
  • Dysphagia competency (essential for most acute hospital posts)
  • Subspecialty experience relevant to the post (paediatric, neuro, voice, AAC)
  • RCSLT membership (recommended but not essential)

Bands to compare

Current speech and language therapist pages include Band 6, Band 7, and Band 5. Start broad, then narrow by band when the advert needs specific seniority, supervision, portfolio, or leadership evidence.

Location demand

Active city hubs include London and Birmingham. Local pages are useful for comparing employer mix, commute assumptions, and high-cost area supplements.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as HCRG Care Group, Evolve Psychology Services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and Sirona care & health CIC. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.

Browse Speech and Language Therapist Jobs by Band

NHS speech and language therapist roles span multiple Agenda for Change bands. Pick a level to see live vacancies at that band.

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Browse Speech and Language Therapist Jobs by City

Compare speech and language therapist vacancies in major NHS hiring locations before narrowing into a grade or band.

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Popular Speech and Language Therapist Searches

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Where Speech and Language Therapist Jobs Are Hiring Right Now

London, London13 jobs
Birmingham, Midlands4 jobs
Harlow, East of England4 jobs
Bristol, South West4 jobs
Gravesend, South East4 jobs
Widnes, North West3 jobs
Maidenhead, South East3 jobs
HUDDERSFIELD, North East and Yorkshire3 jobs
Sidcup, London3 jobs
The West Centre, West of Scotland3 jobs
Cambridge, East of England3 jobs
Exeter, South West2 jobs

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