Job overview

We are pleased to advertise a 12 month Band 5  Speech and Language Therapy opportunity within our team. This post is suitable for an experienced Band 5 SLT looking to widen their experiences and skills within a well -established, supportive and experienced SLT team.

The post is based at UHCW and Rugby Hospital of St Cross at Rugby.  Working in our team offers the post holder the opportunity to work at an innovative, progressive training hospital with a diverse mixture of patients and services including geriatrics, dementia, neurosurgery, neurology, major trauma, surgery, oncology, respiratory and general medicine.

 
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants must provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

• Provide a high standard Speech and Language Therapy service, assessing and advising on patients care & treatment, as an autonomous practitioner working with patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties (depending on competencies). 
• Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and complex needs relative to your experience including  general medicine, respiratory, oncology, surgery, critical care and care of the elderly, using evidence- based client centred principles.
• To be involved in the education and training of volunteers, students and other staff.
• Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines
• Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions, attending Multi-Disciplinary Meetings, board rounds and family meetings where necessary.
• Contribute to maintenance and development of the SLT service.
• Participate in information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner. 
• To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and RCSLT standards and codes of conduct
• To have a solid understanding of national and local standards and able to monitor own practice against these.
• To participate in bank holiday working and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the patients if required.

Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place week commencing 14/07/2025.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.