Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) – Acute Inpatients / Reablement & Older People

Location: Liverpool

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for two Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist vacancies within NHS services in Liverpool. These opportunities are ideal for experienced SLTs looking to utilise and develop their clinical expertise while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across acute hospital and rehabilitation settings.

Both positions require clinicians who are confident in dysphagia assessment and management, can work autonomously within their scope of practice, and are committed to effective multidisciplinary working.

Candidates will be considered for the position that best matches their clinical background and experience.

The Vacancies Post 1: Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Inpatients

We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a strong background in adult inpatient services to join an acute hospital team.

Essential requirements:

• Experience working with adult inpatients.
• Competence in dysphagia assessment and management.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and prioritise patients according to clinical need.
• Confidence working within a multidisciplinary acute hospital team.

Desirable experience:

• Experience working in critical care.
• Videofluoroscopy (VF) and/or Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) competencies.

Critical care experience and VF/FEES competencies are advantageous but not essential.

Post 2: Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist – Reablement & Older People

We are also seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a background in reablement, rehabilitation and/or working with older adults.

Essential requirements:

• Experience in reablement and/or gerontology.
• Competence in dysphagia assessment and management.
• Ability to assess and manage patients with complex swallowing and communication needs, as relevant to the caseload.
• Confidence working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Desirable experience:

• Videofluoroscopy (VF) and/or Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) competencies.

VF/FEES competencies are advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Across both positions, responsibilities may include:

• Undertaking specialist speech, language, communication and swallowing assessments appropriate to the clinical setting.
• Assessing and managing patients with dysphagia and developing individualised management plans to support safe and effective swallowing.
• Providing evidence-based clinical recommendations and advice to patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Managing a varied caseload, prioritising referrals and responding to changing clinical needs.
• Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to support patient care, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards and local policies.
• Contributing to clinical governance, service development and continuing professional development.
• Providing advice and support to colleagues regarding patients' swallowing and communication needs.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Relevant post-registration clinical experience appropriate to the position.
• Dysphagia competence, with the ability to assess and manage swallowing difficulties safely within your scope of practice.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while recognising when specialist advice or escalation is required.
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuing professional development.

Why Apply?

These opportunities offer the chance to utilise and develop your specialist SLT skills within NHS clinical services, supporting patients with complex swallowing and communication needs.

Whether your background is in acute adult inpatient care or reablement and older people's services, we welcome applications from motivated clinicians who are passionate about delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist looking for your next opportunity in Liverpool, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV via Reed, highlighting your relevant clinical experience, dysphagia competencies and preferred clinical setting.

Please specify whether you are interested in the acute inpatient post, the reablement and older people's post, or both.

All appointments will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks and requirements.