Speech and Language Therapist
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 842-SCS-7677-26
Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital / Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Brown edge road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Band 5 speech and language therapist rotational posts based at The Royal Derby Hospital.

There are opportunities for 2 posts. One is substantive another is fixed term contract for one year.

We are looking for a proactive, flexible and enthusiastic SLT who demonstrates skill, knowledge and evidence-based management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders.

We can offer robust support and supervision to newly qualified SLTs and in-house dysphagia training which would be completed in the first few months of appointment.

Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity for an SLT to be part of a 9 month rotational role. The rotation includes ENT outpatients, acute inpatients, acute stroke, stroke rehab, neuro rehab and outpatient rehab. The rotations for these posts will be discussed at interview, they will both include acute inpatient work as part of the job.

We are looking for HCPC and RCSLT registered Speech and Language Therapists or a graduate with registration imminent or applied for with an interest in working with adults with acquired neurological and related conditions in community environments,

Applications from SLTs with skills in dysphagia management are particularly welcomed.

You will be confident in your abilities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice, with assessment and therapeutic experience and ideally some dysphagia management skills in this area.

You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and be a strong team player.

As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.

About us
We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of more than 90 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire.

The Purpose and Activities of DCHS: Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Recognised SLT degree, in place or imminently to be awarded
• HCPC registered or applied for
• Registered member of RCSLT

Desirable

• Post grad certificate in dysphagia management

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

• Relevant experience including dysphagia, stroke or rehab experience
• In depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for client group.

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as SLT in NHS

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Good presentation skills, written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team player, providing mentorship, supervision and second opinions

Desirable

• Experience of independent assessment and management of dysphagia
• Experience of coaching/mentoring others
• Understanding of/experience with AAC aids, programmes, devices

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address: Royal Derby Hospital / Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Brown edge road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
SLT Acute Team Leader Miss Elizabeth Hassett
elizabeth.hassett@nhs.net
07436048210