Advanced Specialist SLT Adult Acute

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The closing date is 22 January 2026

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist to join the Adult Acute SLT Service at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a full-time specialist post working across adult acute wards in a large tertiary teaching hospital. You will manage a complex, high-risk caseload, working autonomously within fast-paced acute environments and contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making.

The role involves specialist SLT input for adults with complex dysphagia and acquired communication difficulties, including patients under medical, respiratory, surgical and oncology services (including brain tumours).

This post does not include stroke rehabilitation wards, designated neurology wards, or ENT / Head & Neck / Maxillofacial cancer services.

You will demonstrate advanced competencies in complex dysphagia and adult communication disorders, including independent instrumental assessment (FEES and/or VFS), and will play a key role in supporting, supervising and advising other SLT colleagues within the adult acute service.

You will be expected to show excellent clinical reasoning, effective risk management, the ability to work autonomously within MDTs, and a strong work ethos aligned with CUH values of Safe, Kind and Excellent.

To provide advanced specialist Speech & Language Therapy assessment and management for adults with complex dysphagia and acquired communication difficulties within acute hospital settings.

To manage a high-risk, complex caseload autonomously, prioritising workload and clinical risk in fast-paced adult acute environments.

To undertake and interpret instrumental swallowing assessments (FEES and/or videofluoroscopy) in line with service competencies and professional standards.

To contribute specialist SLT input to multidisciplinary decision‑making, including risk management, care planning and discharge planning.

To provide specialist advice, supervision and clinical support to other Speech & Language Therapists and support staff within the Adult Acute SLT service.

To contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities within the adult acute service.

To work in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and CUH values of Safe, Kind and Excellent.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing "outstanding" care to our patients and rated "Good" overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH's values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

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