Job summary
- Main area
- speech therapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 427-7928498
- Employer
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Bath
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6
Job overview
Bank SLT Band 6
The RUH bank-STAFFING SOLUTIONS is the primary supplier of all temporary Clinical staff to the RUH.
We are currently looking to recruit Bank SLT Band 6. Currently seeking staff for short or long term placements in various departments throughout the trust.
Main duties of the job
We can also offer:
- Regular extra work
- Occasional shifts to fit around other commitments
- School hours
Then the RUH Bank can help
We offer:
- Flexibility without losing benefits including pension and holiday pay
- Flexible working practices
- Professional training and updating
- Competitive rates of pay
- Full Trust and local induction
- Variety of work available in all clinical areas
For an informal chat please contact Stephanie Beard 01225 824818.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.
We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc, Speech, Path or equivalent (including Dip, CST)
- Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Health Professions Council
- RCSLT Level C dysphagia competencies
- Management of communication experience in the acute setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of NHS acute hospital setting dysphagia management band 5 level or above
- Post reg experience with stroke, care of the elderly and respiratory
- Management of communication experience in the acute setting
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- staffing solutions
- Job title
- office manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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