Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 14 May 2026

We are looking for a Therapist who is keen to continue developing specialist skills and knowledge in managing adult inpatients with general medical, neurological and age related conditions. Post graduate dysphagia qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential.

You will be part of a large team of speech and language therapists working across UHBW sites. We are a friendly and inclusive team, focused on delivering high quality, evidence based care for the communities we serve. We have a strong culture of support, development and leadership.

• Support in accessing a wide range of training and CPD opportunities to ensure you flourish in your role
• A rolling in service training programme with brilliant teaching from team members and multi disciplinary colleagues
• Regular 1:1 and peer supervision
• Commitment to our flexi time policy to support your work life balance
• A wealth of wellbeing support and strong team spirit

For more information on our team, please see:

• Demonstrate expertise in oropharyngeal dysphagia and communication difficulties in patients with progressive neurological, general medical and age related conditions, and be responsible for managing a defined caseload.
• Act as a source of expert, evidence based information and support for SLT colleagues, healthcare professionals, staff and carers about the SLT issues of patients.
• Plan and co ordinate the content and delivery of education/training sessions to healthcare professionals.

• Educated to degree or equivalent - SLT
• HCPC registered/RCSLT Member
• Recent evidence of CPD in communication & swallowing problems in adults

• Recent experience of working with adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties
• Specialised knowledge and experience of a wide range of therapeutic models of working with communication disorders & dysphagia
• Experience of working as core member of MDT
• Knowledge & experience of working with augmentative & assisted communication
• Experience of planning & implementing training to others & giving presentations
• Experience using & interpreting videofluoroscopy & implementing findings into practice
• Experience using & interpreting FEES & implementing findings into practice
• Experience of supervising junior staff and students

• Ability to review & reflect on own skills & knowledge, and to lead own CPD in conjunction with supervisors & peers
• Advanced dysphagia skills: Independent working with patients with complex dysphagia relating to a range of aetiologies in acute, outpatient or community settings
• Demonstrates highly developed auditory & perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis & treatment of adult patients
• Ability to recognise own professional boundaries & accept support/seek advice as appropriate
• Knowledge of clinical governance & audit
• Competent Information Technology Skills, including use of MS office tools, Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to challenge & influence members of MDT
• Ability to communicate effectively & sensitively with a wide range of people
• Ability to manage own time appropriately & to prioritise tasks
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

£39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce.