Speech & Language Therapist - 6 months fixed term contract

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist who wishes to develop band 5 SLT skills within an acute inpatient hospital setting. Join our very supportive and dynamic SLT team in the provision of SLT services to patients with a wide range swallowing and communication difficulties / medical conditions admitted to our acute hospital wards (Stroke / General Medicine as per service need).

You will work alongside and gain support from our amazing SLT team with a wide range of skills within; Neurology, General Medicine , Respiratory, Critical Care and Head & Neck Cancer and Stroke services.

The post is Fixed Term until the end of January 2027 to cover but may be extended further.

The Royal United Hospitals Bath SLT service aims to support adult inpatients (and their families) with communication and swallowing difficulties through the inpatient journey. The aim is to support diagnosis, optimise function, identify and mitigate for risk whilst supporting shared decision making, patient autonomy and a good patient experience

We have regular onsite access to videofluoroscopy and FEES, regular CPD and development opportunities as well as a supervision to support you in your practice and development., To assess communication and swallowing difficulties during the inpatient admission across medical pathways in order to support diagnosis, optimal function and independence. To utilise a range of assessment and treatment options to support the best and patient preferred course of intervention. To work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a person centred, holistic approach, to meet the needs and wishes of service users.

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.