Senior Speech and Language Therapist – Acute(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Shape Patient Recovery with Expert Communication Care

Are you a motivated and organised Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) seeking an acute inpatient role? Join the Adult SLT team at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) for a 12-month maternity cover opportunity. You will provide specialist care for patients with communication disorders and dysphagia across multiple wards, contributing to improved patient outcomes and high-quality service delivery.

DBTH is committed to staff wellbeing, innovation, and excellence in patient care.

What We Offer

• Work across specialist inpatient wards including Critical Care, AMU, ED, ENT, Surgical, Cardiology, Orthopaedic, Respiratory, and Frailty.
• Access to specialist SLT clinics: Voice Disorders, Hoarse Voice Assessment, SLT-led nasendoscopy, FEES, Videofluoroscopy.
• Dedicated CPD opportunities, evidence-based practice, audit and research involvement.
• Supportive team environment with high patient satisfaction (I Want Great Care score: 4.76/5) and strong staff engagement (TED Survey score: 4.4/5).

Close collaboration with Stroke, ENT, Radiology, Nutrition & Dietetics teams.

Flexible working arrangements and supportive supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage SLT inpatients across a variety of wards at two hospital sites.
• Support the Clinical Team Lead in operational management of the inpatient SLT service.
• Provide training and education to the wider MDT and supervise SLT students.
• Participate in service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate patient records using electronic systems and uphold data confidentiality.

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Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• BSc/MSc in Speech & Language Therapy
• Valid HCPC registration

Membership of RCSLT

• Dysphagia competencies and evidence of ongoing CPD
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in adult dysphagia and communication disorders
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, work independently, and manage a varied caseload

Desirable Skills:

• Leadership/management or mentorship experience
• Head & Neck or Tracheostomy competencies
• Experience supervising SLT students and coordinating services across multiple sites

Personal Attributes:

• Strong MDT collaboration and clinical decision-making
• Organisational and time-management skills with flexibility to meet service needs
• Demonstrated ability to support staff development and service improvement

Compliance & Right to Work

• This post requires a DBS check
• Eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship where criteria are met
• Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates for countries of residence as required
• Applicants must maintain current UK professional registration

Why Join DBTH?

• Be part of one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving over 440,000 people.
• Participate in award-winning staff wellbeing and quality improvement programs.
• Access generous NHS benefits including pension, holiday entitlement, training, and wellbeing support.
• Work in an inclusive, supportive environment committed to equality and diversity. Learn more about NHS diversity and inclusion initiatives

Apply Now

If you are a passionate SLT looking to expand your acute inpatient experience and work across a dynamic team, submit your application by 12 March 2026. Join DBTH and contribute to life-changing care for patients with communication and swallowing needs.