We’re recruiting a Part-Time Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to support adults with complex mental health and rehabilitation needs within a specialist therapeutic setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an SLT seeking a flexible, senior‑level role, working closely alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence‑based, person‑centred communication and dysphagia interventions.

The Role

You’ll hold responsibility for a defined caseload, providing specialist assessment and intervention for individuals with communication and/or swallowing needs. Working collaboratively with Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing and wider MDT colleagues, you’ll play a key role in supporting recovery, risk management, and quality of life outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage speech, language, communication, cognitive‑communication and swallowing needs
• Develop and review individualised, goal‑focused therapy plans
• Provide specialist dysphagia assessment, management and risk guidance
• Contribute SLT expertise to MDT discussions, care planning and discharge pathways
• Maintain high‑quality clinical documentation and compliance with governance standards
• Act as an advocate for individuals with communication needs

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
• Experience managing a caseload with communication and/or swallowing needs
• Strong clinical reasoning and evidence‑based practice
• Confident working autonomously and within an MDT

Desirable

• Experience in rehabilitation, mental health, neurological or complex care settings
• Postgraduate dysphagia training or AAC experience
• Involvement in audit, governance or service development

What’s On Offer

• £60k FTE salary (pro‑rata - c£24k 16 hours)
• Flexible 16 hours per week
• Supportive, multidisciplinary working environment
• Opportunities for CPD and professional development
• Meaningful work supporting long‑term recovery and independence

*Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our recruitment team for an initial conversation.

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