102 highly specialist speech and language therapist jobs found

Overview An exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves clinical leadership for school age social communication difficulties and selective mutism and working as part of the Wigan Neurodevelopmental Pathway. The post will provide clinical leadership and development of evidence based care pathways, training packages for the Speech Therapy service and the wider children's workforce. It involves identification, assessment and provision of interventions for communication disorders, including social communication difficulties and selective mutism. Responsibilities also include completing social communication assessment as part of the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway, contributing to MDT discussions and working closely with families, schools and Wigan CAMHs to support children and young people with selective mutism/anxiety around speaking. Assess and...

Bank - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - ADOS trained Bank - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - ADOS trained Band 7 Work within the Early Years Speech and Language Therapy and Child Development Service Teams to provide a highly specialist assessment and diagnostic service as part of a multidisciplinary team, for assessment and diagnosis of Autism and related conditions using relevant standardised assessments of children's language, communication and interaction skills (such as the ADOS) Deliver highly specialist clinical services to children across the age range including developing, implementing and evaluating specialist programmes of care, advice and support for preschool children with developmental speech, language delays / disorders and social communication differences. The role will include supporting parents, clients and other health and education professionals in all issues related to client management and delivering parent workshops to...

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Do you have a strong interest in Autism and differential diagnosis? Do you want to work with children, young people (CYP) and families? Do you want to be part of a supportive and reflective multi-disciplinary service in Hertfordshire? Hertfordshire Community Trust has an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals to support Children and Young People (CYP) who are Neurodivergent and in need of an assessment. We have worked closely with system partners to redesign and transform the diagnostic pathway. The vision in Hertfordshire is to ensure CYP and their families can access early support, advice, and information with access to the diagnostic pathway where clinically needed in a timely manner. We are looking for 2.0 WTE Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists who bring strong skills and experience in Autism to the Multidisciplinary Assessment Team. The successful candidates will also join our large and innovative...

Bank Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Band 7 This will include providing ASD highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy input to clients admitted or at risk of admission referred to the service. The role will require working alongside Community Mental Health Teams and inpatient mental health wards working with the above cohort of service users. The post holder needs to be prepared to work as a part of the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner which has close links with a wide range of other NHS agencies and outside agencies. The Highly Specialist Speech & Language therapist will also have the responsibility to support the team with diagnostic assessments of adults with suspected Autism according to NICE guidance if and as needed by the service. Responsibilities Provide highly specialist assessment to clients within the service area. Maintain up-to-date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust...

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Speech and Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-7923 Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 07/06/:59 Applicants who have used AI are required to declare this in their supporting statement. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants, but examples and responses must genuinely reflect the applicant's experience and abilities. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to fair and transparent recruitment and requires accurate information from applicants. Job overview We are looking for a highly motivated Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join...

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH) Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Closing date: 07 June 2026 Contact: Esther Gibson, Team Leader for Children's Specialist Services - Job Responsibilities Complete social communication assessments as part of the Neurodevelopmental assessment pathway. Contribute to MDT discussions and help make decisions about possible diagnosis. Write detailed reports and signpost to appropriate support. Assess and diagnose within the highly specialist clinical area. Produce reports reflecting specialist knowledge. Contribute to legal documents such as Education, Health and Care Plans and annual reviews. Demonstrate clinical effectiveness using evidence based practice and outcome measures. Adapt practice to meet individual patient circumstances with cultural and linguistic sensitivity. Maintain accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies. Share information with...

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 30 April 2026 A highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is required at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) to work as a rotational band 7 post covering stroke, neurosurgery, neuro-rehab, neurooncology and neurocritical care. Patients will have a wide range of acute, chronic and progressive speech, language and swallowing disorders. You will join a team of SLTs which has a well-established system for formal and informal support and clinical and professional supervision. The SLT service is high profile within the multidisciplinary services and offers specialist development and an excellent learning environment. Job responsibilities For a detailed person specification and full responsibilities, refer to the attached Job Description. Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications HCPC Licence to practice as SLT Degree in Speech and Language Therapy Registered...

Go back Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 12 April 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists to work as part of our multidisciplinary team, each based at one of our two secure hospitals for men. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively alongside colleagues from Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing and Medical services. Our hospitals provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for service users with mental health needs. A wide range of training opportunities relevant to the role will be available ensuring the successful candidate has the relevant skills to work within a mental health setting. The post is fixed term for 12 months, Monday - Friday working, flexible working requests considered up to 37.5 hours. Secondment opportunities considered. Our hospital...

Job Purpose To provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children with feeding, swallowing, and complex communication needs across community and clinic settings. The post holder will manage a complex caseload, support families and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to service development. Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Independently manage a specialist caseload of children with: Dysphagia (feeding and swallowing difficulties) Complex developmental needs (e.g. ASD, genetic conditions, neurological impairments) Communication difficulties associated with complex needs Carry out comprehensive assessments in clinic, home, and community settings Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans for feeding and communication Provide risk assessments and management plans for dysphagia Deliver therapy through: Direct intervention Parent/carer coaching Training for school and care staff Monitor, evaluate, and adjust...

Specialist / Highly Speech and Language Therapist Employer: NHS Jobs Pay: £40,966.00 to £50,632.00 per year Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 19/06/2026 About this job Helping others improve and turn their lives around is rewarding. At Cygnet Hospital Taunton a new 15 bed neuro cognitive service provides comprehensive, long term inpatient care for older adults with complex cognitive, neurological and psychiatric conditions. The role supports the Neurocognitive Health Pathway, aiming to improve quality of life and functionality for patients with challenging presentations. Role and Responsibilities As an SLT you will assess speech, communication, language, and eating, drinking and swallowing needs for a specialist caseload. You will deliver input aligned with the Cygnet SLT pathway, support multidisciplinary team initiatives, provide high quality supervision and CPD, and contribute to large scale projects....

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Are you seeking a speech & language therapy role within a well-established multi-disciplinary team of skilled and experienced clinicians? If you want to develop your own clinical skills with a people who have a Learning Disability in the community this could be the post for you. This role gives the post holder a unique opportunity to work with a large Specialist Learning Disability Team and to develop their knowledge and skills. Our Speech & Language Therapists work with adults who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties so must be Dysphagia trained also for this role. We work in community settings, including home visits and clinics and work as an MDT including Nursing, OT, Physio and Psychology practitioners We value CPD and carry out robust clinical supervision and appraisals to encourage therapists' specialist interests and innovation Main duties of the job To provide evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a speech and language therapist (band 5-6) with an interest in working as with patients with Mental Illness, autism and sensory issues. The post holder would work alongside a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and a Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist who is Sensory Integration therapist. The potholder would also have a small case load of patients with dysphagia and communication issues. A developing specialist role (band 6) would also be considered if you are able to demonstrate sound/independent/dysphagia skills. Inter Trust Secondment would also be considered for 18months would be considered. Working on the hospital Bank is also an option. Broadmoor high secure hospital, is one of only three hospitals for England and Wales that treats patients with mental disorder who require maximum security because they represent a significant risk to others or themselves. The hospital has 14 wards Broadmoor divided into...

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced HCPC registered Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly Community Speech and Language Therapy Team covering the West Lancashire area on a full-time, 12-month fixed term basis. Our Speech & Language Therapists work with adults who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties with the team being based at Bickerstaffe House. You will work with patients in clinic settings and in their own homes, including nursing and residential homes, providing assessment, treatment and ongoing management for people with a wide range of Speech and Language Therapy needs. The role offers the chance to build strong multidisciplinary relationships across neighbourhood services and make a visible difference to the health and wellbeing of the local population. You will assess, diagnose, plan and deliver treatment for patients with a range of complex needs, including people living with...

Site Broadmoor Hospital, Town Crowthorne - Salary £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum (Pro Rata, Inclusive of Allowances). Closing 16/06/:59. Job overview An exciting opportunity for a speech and language therapist (band 5-6) with an interest in working with patients with mental illness, autism and sensory issues. The post holder will work alongside a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and a Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist who is a Sensory Integration therapist. The post holder will also have a small caseload of patients with dysphagia and communication issues. A developing specialist role (band 6) will be considered for those able to demonstrate sound/independent dysphagia skills. Inter Trust Secondment for 18 months and working on the hospital bank are also options. Main duties of the job Work with the clinical teams; assess and manage new or deteriorating dysphagia, assess speech, language and communication difficulties, implement treatment plans, and...

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Band 6 Main area Speech & Language Therapy - Community Services. Grade Band 6. Contract: Fixed term, 9 months (Maternity leave cover). Hours: Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Mon Fri). Job ref 350-CC-A. Site: Livingston Drive Health Centre, Town Liverpool. Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. Closing 19/05/:59. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under represented in our workforce. Furthermore we...

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist We are recruiting for a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to work within Children's Speech and Language Therapy in St Helens Community Paediatric Service. The successful candidate will work with children 0-18 with Speech, language and communication difficulties, assess, treat and support clients and their carers to improve their communication skills. Previous experience working with children and young people aged 0-18 year with Speech, Language and communication difficulties would be hugely beneficial. The post holder will work with a team of speech and language therapists and assistants to provide a high-quality speech and language therapy service to people with a range of difficulties in educational settings, clinics and clients' own homes. They will collaborate with other agencies and carers to enable understanding of communication impairments and provide appropriate support and intervention. The post holder will be supported...