Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 Role in Swindon with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Swindon, UK

Type
Full-time | Permanent

Salary (£)
£28,407 to £34,581 per year

About Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Here’s your chance to join a healthcare provider that’s truly woven into its community. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust isn’t just a hospital. They’re the only integrated NHS organisation across Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. With over 5,500 staff making a real difference every single day, they deliver adult community care, acute hospital services, and a growing number of innovative healthcare projects.

They don’t just talk about values like diversity, wellbeing, and leadership – they live them. This is a place where every role counts and every team member’s contribution is celebrated.

Job details

Benefits

• Supportive work environment with mentorship from senior SLTs
• Career growth opportunities through CPD access and clinical supervision
• Flexible working options to help balance your life and career
• Disability Confident Employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring
• Veteran Aware organisation supporting ex-forces professionals

Requirements

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration and licence from the Royal College of SLTs
• Some experience working with adults during placements
• Confidence using formal speech and language assessments
• Empathy and strong communication skills with patients and families
• Some familiarity with dysphagia management would be a bonus

Salary Details

The role offers a Band 5 NHS salary of £28,407 to £34,581 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.

About the Role

They’re looking for a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist who’s eager to build skills across both acute and community settings. Whether supporting patients in hospital wards or visiting clients in their own homes, you’ll work closely with those facing acquired communication or swallowing difficulties.

You won’t be thrown in at the deep end. Think hands-on experience backed by supervision from experienced therapists, plus exposure to both inpatient and outpatient care. It’s an amazing launchpad for anyone serious about making an impact in the NHS.

You’ll help patients regain the confidence to speak, swallow and connect – and that means changing lives every day. So if you’re up for a challenge that grows with you, this could be the role that sets your whole career in motion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of adult patients with support
• Carry out both formal and informal speech and language assessments
• Interpret results to guide individualised care planning
• Deliver person-centred therapy to support communication and swallowing
• Document progress, write reports, and support clinical decision-making
• Communicate findings clearly with families and the multidisciplinary team
• Apply research evidence and work with sensitivity in complex situations
• Keep a sharp eye on psychosocial needs to tailor therapy with impact

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

An Enhanced DBS Check will be required. Cost is covered through payroll deduction in the first or second pay periods.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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, subject to eligibility of the role for a Skilled Worker visa and salary requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re all about equal access and fair chances. As a Disability Confident Employer, they offer guaranteed interviews to applicants who meet the essential criteria and declare a disability. They also support veterans and proudly uphold the Armed Forces Covenant.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Marlborough Road, Swindon SN3 6BB
• Contact: recruitment@gwh.nhs.uk

Reference Number
7200050

How To Apply
Ready to launch your NHS journey with purpose and support? Apply now before the closing date – early applications are encouraged.