48 lead speech and language therapist jobs found

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Lead Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 21 July 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B7 Lead SLT to join our inpatient Mental Health Services in DTVF. This role will lead a small team working across the AMH inpatient provision and link with clinical networks, pathway development and service development. The post holder will be part of a dynamic SLT Mental Health and Learning Disability service, with well defined peer support, supervision systems and extensive CPD alongside opportunities to shape the SLT service as part of the clinical leadership team. You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role. Main duties of the job The role of the Lead Speech and...

Lead Speech and Language Therapist (Adult) - Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, SW5 0TU. Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week. As a new position, you will help develop and lead the Speech and Language Therapy service in the private hospital's Lexham Gardens site, working with the wider therapies team. Responsibilities Lead the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service, producing an effective, efficient service for all users while maintaining the highest professional and clinical standards. Provide staff and operational leadership, including governance and quality improvement initiatives for the SLT service. Deliver highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with speech, language and swallowing difficulties, often with complex needs. Provide specialist treatment programmes and write reports for a caseload largely consisting of adult patients with tracheostomies and swallowing needs, across inpatient and outpatient settings. Carry out...

Lead Speech and Language Therapist (Adults)Applylocations: South West Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 2, 2026 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: RJob Description: Lead Speech and Language Therapist (Adult) Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, SW5 0TU Permanent Full time, 37.5 hours per week We make health happen Are you a skilled Lead Speech and Language Therapist with post graduate training and the ability to provide a client-centred service to adult patients?This is a new position and provides an exciting opportunity to develop the Speech and Language Therapy service in a private hospital. The service has recently moved to the Lexham Gardens site within Cromwell Hospital, where you will be part of the wider therapies team. What you'll do : Lead the development of the Speech and Language Therapy Service and produce an effective and efficient service to all users whilst maintaining the highest professional and clinical...

Cromwell Hospital is seeking a Lead Speech and Language Therapist (Adults) to lead the SLT service for inpatients and outpatients, including service development and governance. You will manage a caseload with complex dysphagia issues and contribute to multidisciplinary care. The role requires HCPC registration and post-graduate dysphagia training, with opportunities to advance clinical leadership within a private hospital setting.

Ready to make a real impact as a Lead Speech and Language Therapist ? A specialist school in Chelmsford is looking for a Lead Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent) to join its growing multidisciplinary team in a leadership capacity. This is an opportunity to work within excellent, purpose-built facilities designed to create the best possible environment for both pupils and staff. The school specialises in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, placing therapy at the heart of its approach. In this role, you will work across both primary and secondary provisions, supporting children and young people at different stages of their education, while also providing clinical leadership, supervision and guidance to the wider therapy team. As part of a respected specialist education provider, you'll be joining an organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality therapeutic and educational support to children and young...

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Oak Tree School - Truro. Permanent. Location: Oaktree School - TR4 9NH. Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience). Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:30am - 16:30pm (term time only). Contract: Permanent. We offer a £2000 training allowance upon completion of probation to support continuous professional development. Responsibilities Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will manage a speech and language therapy caseload with full support from a designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and contribute to staff training and consultation as required. Qualifications Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registered or similar approved professional body registration At least 2...

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Children's Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 26 July 2026 Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses. We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Children's Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly and dynamic team in South East Kent (Folkestone and Dover teams). The Children's Therapies service provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy to children and young people aged 0-19. We have a Band 6 SLT job available on a permanent basis within our school years team in mainstream schools, specialist provisions and clinics. This post is suitable for a current Band 6 looking for a new opportunity. We currently offer a hybrid work pattern for...

Lead Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist (AAC) Band 7 - Permanent, Full time (37.5 hrs per week). Job ref 222-HCH-010-A. Site: Heart of Hounslow Health Centre, Town: Hounslow. Salary: £55,524 - £62,652 per annum. Job overview Experienced Speech and Language Therapist seeks a leadership role as Lead for Complex Needs and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) within the Hounslow Children's Therapies Service. The role involves developing the Complex Needs pathway, providing expert clinical support, influencing service improvement, and maintaining a small clinical caseload in collaboration with allied health and partner organisations. Main duties of the job Provide highly specialist assessment, intervention and expert clinical advice, including support for children using AAC. Supervise, mentor and develop Speech & Language Therapists, assistants and students through clinical supervision, teaching and coaching. Drive service improvement, quality...

Speech and Language Therapist Location: Norton College - Worcester WR5 2BA & Norton College - Tewkesbury GL20 8UQ Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am - 4:30pm We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in house clinical team at Norton College. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working, holding a caseload with the support of a clinical supervisor and lead clinician. The post is suitable for a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Responsibilities : Conduct assessments and deliver intervention plans for pupils with complex communication needs. Maintain clinical records and fulfil...

Start Date: 21 August 2026 About Words First Words First is a multidisciplinary team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Counsellors and Play Therapists working across mainstream and specialist educational settings. We are passionate about interdisciplinary practice and supporting children and young people to access learning, participate fully in school life, and achieve their potential. We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to join our team as a Band 7 AAC Highly Specialist Therapist. About the Role This is a dual-role position combining a school-based clinical caseload with specialist AAC leadership responsibilities. The majority of your role will involve working directly with children and young people across a range of educational settings, including mainstream schools, specialist provisions...

About the job Interview Date: TBC August 2026 The Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Northampton has an exciting opportunity for an HCPC and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists registered professional to work with senior leadership to develop, validate and then lead a brand new BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy programme. This is a rare opportunity to shape the profession both locally and nationally, influencing how future Speech and Language Therapists are educated and prepared for contemporary practice. You will draw directly on your UK clinical experience to shape a robust, practice focused curriculum that supports the development of a future ready, employable workforce. The University is entering a significant phase of growth within the School of Health, with several new health programmes planned to launch from September 2027. This creates a collaborative and supportive community of course leaders, offering...

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust The closing date is 19 July 2026 Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your expertise in neurorehabilitation? We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 . This role is ideal for an existing Band 6, or an experienced Band 5 ready for career progression. While two years' post-registration experience is desirable, we welcome applicants with relevant transferable skills. You will join a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering stroke-supported discharge and neurorehabilitation pathways across inpatient and community settings. The role includes managing neurological and non-neurological caseloads, including dysphagia , with access to...

Children's Speech and Language Manager - Eating/Drinking Lead Children's Speech and Language Manager - Eating/Drinking Lead Are you passionate about shaping outstanding services for children and young people with complex needs? Do you want the opportunity to combine specialist clinical expertise with service leadership and innovation? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to take on a newly established leadership role as our Eating, Drinking and Complex Needs Lead. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of specialist service provision, developing and embedding pathways that support excellent outcomes for children and families. As a brand-new post, you will have the freedom to help design, develop and shape this specialist area of practice. Our Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service is a close-knit, welcoming team of skilled clinicians providing...

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 28 July 2026 The Speech and Language Therapy Department at Kingston Hospital are pleased to offer this exciting role to lead and develop the Speech and Language Therapy service within Critical Care. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, be highly motivated and flexible, with a commitment to new ways of working and have an innovative approach to patient care and service delivery. Experience in acute and critical care is essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate highly developed skills in the management of dysphagia and acquired communication disorders and be a competent practitioner with FEES, although we will consider applicants with limited experience. There will be some leadership responsibilities within the Speech and Language Therapy Department, so experience of supervising or line managing other SLTs would be an advantage....

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 28 July 2026 The Children's Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service for Hackney and the City is a unique collaboration between local health and education agencies. By pooling resources, the service is able to provide high quality, comprehensive services to the children, young people and families within Hackney and the City. The post holder will provide a high-quality specialist speech and language therapy service to children and young people within the specified clinical areas: Mainstream Primary Schools (in Hackney and other London boroughs), Early Years and within Locality Inclusion Teams which are the Experts at Hand offer in Hackney. Main duties of the job In conjunction with families the post holder will assess, where possible within their first language, and diagnose children with a range of speech, language and communication needs. He /she will contribute to the multi-professional assessment of...

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 26 July 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to join our brilliant team covering a maternity leave post. The post holder will be joining the Specialist Medicine team, providing a highly specialist service to patients at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust. The team delivers care across a wide range of specialties including Acute Medicine, Respiratory, Cancer Services, Surgical specialties and front door services. You will join a large and supportive team of therapists, including 2 Clinical Specialist SLTs and assistant SLTs. A FEES and videofluoroscopy service is available, and training to develop competencies in instrumental dysphagia assessment is offered. The service is based across both NUH campuses: City and QMC, with close links to the multidisciplinary team and opportunities for service development and leadership skill enhancement. Main duties of the job The post holder will work alongside...

Lead Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist (AAC) Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for your next leadership opportunity? Join West London NHS Trust's Hounslow Children's Therapies Service as our Lead for Complex Needs and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) and play a key role in shaping specialist services for babies, children and young people. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise, leadership and innovation within a highly respected multidisciplinary team. You'll lead the development of our Complex Needs pathway, provide expert support to colleagues, influence service improvement and hold a small clinical caseload working closely with Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Community Paediatrics, Education and partner organisations to deliver outstanding, family-centred care. Post graduate dysphagia training is desirable, and a small clinical caseload could be included in the role. Main duties of the job As...

Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist Dysphagia & Complex Needs Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist in Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies, delivering services for children aged 0-5 years, including those with complex needs and dysphagia. Main duties of the job The postholder will work within the Barnet Complex Needs and Dysphagia SLT Team, providing assessment and intervention for complex children in homes, clinics and early years settings. They will support communication development and swallowing/feeding needs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide training, supervision and second opinions to other therapists. Detailed responsibilities Carry a personal clinical caseload to a high level of professional competence. Assess, differentiate diagnose, plan and implement therapy for children with dysphagia and speech, language and/or communication difficulties, and supervise others in this process. Work effectively with clients, carers and colleagues on...