Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Job Overview

To provide clinical speech and language therapy services to a defined specialised caseload as part of the Adult Community SLT team.

To specialise in the assessment and management of communication disorders and dysphagia.

Working in the community setting is exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. In line with the national agenda to provide care closer to home.

Please feel free to contact us for any more information; we are more than happy to answer any questions.

Please note that to comply with the UK Government's rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.

Working for an organisation that values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves, the Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development and many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The SLT service covers acute and community SLT for adults in Sheffield. It is a large service with 66 members of the team (51.94 WTE) including SLTs, SLT assistants, and admin support. The SLT teams are highly motivated, research active, and embrace innovation. The service has established processes for supervision and supports personal and professional development.

Additional hours in this role may later become available.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many ways of helping staff, including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages, and financial support systems.

Joining the Trust also gives access to a number of savings options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers. Are you looking for a supportive and dynamic team, with protected time for your development, to help you reach your professional aspirations? Then look no further – we have the role for you.

We are looking for a Band 6 Speech & Language therapist who is passionate about community‑based care for adults with swallowing and communication disorders. The successful applicant will join the wonderfully supportive Sheffield Adult Community Team (ACT).

Role: part time, 27 hours (0.73 WTE).