Lead Voice / ENT Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £57,528.00 to £64,750.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £57528.00 - £64750.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV1 4DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9218-26-0595 |
Summary
Work as an autonomous practitioner, providing comprehensive, specialist speech and language therapy assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of adults who present with swallowing and voice difficulties. Provide expert voice and dysphagia advice and guidance to patients, carers, health and social care professionals internal and external to the organisation. Contribute to/lead SLT policy development within Speech and Language Therapy. Identify gaps in the voice service and assist with service improvement to develop the service in line with national and local strategies. Use specialist knowledge to respond to ensure that referrals are prioritised and triaged effectively to expedite rapid assessment, management and discharge planning. Provide regular clinical supervision, training and day-to-day management for Speech and Language Therapy staff who are working within voice and dysphagia, ensuring that an integrated and successful therapy service is provided. Undertake leadership and line management duties as required for the post, including taking overall operational responsibility for the Speech and Language Therapy Service on behalf of the Speech and Language Therapy Service Manager during periods of absence. Work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team including ENT, GP, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, clinical psychology. Deputise for the Head of Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy as required, providing leadership and support throughout the departments, and working in collaboration with other Band 8a staff within the services. Work within National and Trust policies/guidelines; and HCPC and RCSLT standards and codes of conduct. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.