Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE3 6DB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9310-26-0185 |
Summary
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To independently assess, differentially diagnose and develop and implement programmes of care for patients with speech, language and/or swallowing needs. To make onward referral as appropriate. To undertake a clinical caseload providing care to patients with both communication and swallowing difficulties. To liaise and work closely with patients, carer and families to establish agreed goals for therapy /management. To liaise and work in partnership with other professionals and as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a well co-ordinated care plan. To participate in the departments clinical governance initiatives , including computerised data collection. The post holder must adhere to infection control procedures and policies. To provide patients, families, carers and other professionals with information about the patients condition , taking account of information governance policies. To keep up to date with and apply relevant evidence-based research findings into practice. To participate in audit activities and analysis of outcome measures. To attend SALT team meetings and contribute to the overall development of therapy services within the Trust.