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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Do you want to join a supportive service committed to staff development?

Due to internal development we are in the position to offer the opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join us full‑time. This is a rotational post between acute medical wards, acute stroke, inpatient stroke rehabilitation and inpatient neurorehabilitation. All aspects of the rotation include an acute medical wards element.

Applications will be welcomed from newly‑qualified therapists and experienced therapists with an interest in developing specialist skills in acute care.

What our team members say about working for us

"I am part of a team."

"I have the opportunity to try different clinical caseloads and to manage my caseload independently."

"I enjoy the fast pace of working."

"I have freedom."

"There is a great selection of cake and chocolate!"

You will be based full‑time in the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service within University Hospitals of Leicester, providing input to the acute inpatient services at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital as needed.

For the acute medical wards element of the role, you will be working as part of a growing service which includes an Operational Lead, Clinical Specialist, Band 6 and Band 5 therapists. For the rotational element of the role, you will be supported by the relevant Clinical Lead / Clinical Specialist, Band 6 therapists and, on the rehabilitation units, a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.

Depending on service need, you may also have the opportunity to work in other parts of the service such as the Brain Injury Unit and Neurology. Depending on personal interest, you may also be invited to shadow colleagues in Critical Care, Respiratory and Head and Neck Cancer.

• Working with adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders, their carers and the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Supporting with morning processes.
• Contributing to regular team meetings.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high‑quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

In acute care every day is different. You will be supporting individuals with a range of conditions including dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, respiratory conditions, cancer and infectious diseases. You will gain experience working with both dysphagia and communication difficulties, delivering assessment and therapy towards person‑centred goals. You will also be in regular contact with our Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in Leicestershire Partnership Trust, who provide input to individuals within the community in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We believe in supporting our team to achieve their goals and are committed to offering:

• Regular 1:1, clinical and peer supervision
• Opportunities for joint working
• Continuing professional development, both through in‑house training and external courses
• A 4‑6 weekly STARS session to work towards individual objectives
• Access to the UHL Preceptorship programme
• Opportunities to spend time in other parts of the service with specialist colleagues

A large part of this role involves supporting individuals with dysphagia. You will be supported to progress through dysphagia competencies via an intensive in‑house programme on commencing this post.

Please note. It is not an essential requirement of this role to be a car driver.

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualifications or equivalent
• HPC Licence to practise
• Registered member of RCSLT

• Mobility – Own transport or suitable alternative. Dependence on public transport is not suitable for this role

• Relevant clinical experience at undergraduate level

• Assessment tools relevant to client group
• Appropriate therapeutic intervention relevant to client group.
• Awareness of principles of clinical governance/audit
• Analytical & reflection skills
• Completion of dysphagia competency programme

• Positive team working skills
• Ability to work flexibly to meets needs of job.
• Caring & empathic

• Strong self‑motivation.
• Ability to motivate others

• Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
• Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
• Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust