Question 1

What qualifications do I need to work as an NHS speech and language therapist?

Accepted Answer

You need a degree in speech and language therapy approved by the HCPC and HCPC registration. Most NHS SLT roles start at Band 5 for newly qualified practitioners.

Question 2

What areas can NHS speech and language therapists specialise in?

Accepted Answer

NHS SLTs can specialise in paediatrics, dysphagia (swallowing), voice disorders, fluency (stammering), learning disabilities, acquired neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, and AAC (augmentative and alternative communication).

Question 3

How much do NHS speech and language therapists earn?

Accepted Answer

NHS SLTs start at Band 5 (approximately £28,000-£35,000), with specialist roles at Band 6 (£35,000-£43,000), senior specialists at Band 7 (£43,000-£50,000), and consultant SLTs at Band 8.

Question 4

Which NHS trusts hire speech and language therapists in London?

Accepted Answer

Major NHS employers for speech and language therapists in London include Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and more.

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