Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary Are you a newly qualified or early career Speech and Language Therapist looking for a varied and supportive Band 5 role across both inpatient and community settings? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Speech and Language Therapy service in Buckinghamshire. This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills across the inpatient stroke pathway at Wycombe Hospital and the community SLT service. The successful applicant will work three days per week with the inpatient stroke team at Wycombe Hospital, supporting adults with communication and swallowing difficulties as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. They will also work two days per week with the community SLT team, providing assessment and intervention for adults in patients' homes, care homes and outpatient settings. This is a supportive post with regular supervision from senior Speech and Language Therapists across both pathways. You will be encouraged to develop your clinical skills, including communication and dysphagia competencies, through structured supervision, training and experience. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, reflective and keen to learn. If you are looking for a role that will support your development while giving you experience across both hospital and community pathways, we would be very pleased to hear from you. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist within the Adult Speech and Language Therapy service, supporting adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across inpatient stroke and community pathways. The role will involve working three days per week with the inpatient stroke team at Wycombe Hospital, contributing to assessment, rehabilitation, discharge planning and patient/carer education as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will also work two days per week with the community SLT team, providing assessment and intervention in patients' homes, care homes and outpatient settings. The post holder will manage a defined caseload with an agreed level of autonomy, appropriate to Band 5, and will receive regular supervision and support from senior Speech and Language Therapists. They will assess communication and swallowing needs, contribute to clinical formulation and treatment planning, and seek advice and supervision where required. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Details Date posted 10 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 434-CR8153802 Job locations Wycombe Hospital/Amersham Hospital Stoke Mandeville Hospital Wycombe HP11 2TT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and