Speech and Language Therapists – NHS England

Speech and language therapists provide life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing. You’ll help people who, for physical or psychological reasons, have problems speaking and communicating. Patients range from children whose speech is slow to develop, to older people whose ability to speak has been impaired by illness or injury. It also includes treatment for those who have difficulty with eating or swallowing.

Variety is one of the most exciting things about being a speech and language therapist. As well as helping patients with a variety of conditions, you’ll work in a multi-disciplinary team in different settings from hospitals to community clinics to patients’ homes.

You’ll help children with a variety of conditions including:

• mild, moderate or severe learning difficulties
• specific difficulties in producing sounds
• hearing impairment
• cleft lip and palate
• stammering
• voice disorders
• selective mutism
• developmental language disorder.

You’ll help adults with:

• communication or eating and swallowing problems following neurological impairments and degenerative conditions, including stroke, head injury, Parkinson’s disease and dementia
• voice problems
• mental health issues
• learning difficulties
• physical disabilities
• stammering
• hearing impairment

You would also work closely with teachers and other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses and psychologists. You may also supervise the work of speech and language therapy assistants.

The NHS values diversity, inclusivity, and compassion. They know a diverse workforce is essential to providing the best possible care to their patients. They are committed to providing a supportive and welcoming environment for all their employees, regardless of their background or experience.

The NHS understands that employees’ growth and development are crucial to their success. They offer extensive training and development opportunities to help Speech and Language Therapists build their skills and advance their careers, as well as a wide variety of career paths they can take, having the chance to work with children or adults. The NHS also offer competitive salaries and benefits, including generous holiday allowances, enhanced NHS pension schemes, and health insurance.

If you are a talented and dedicated Speech and Language Therapists looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to join us at the NHS in England. Apply now to become part of our team and help us deliver the best possible care to patients across the country.