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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Role summary
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The Specialist Speech and Language Therapist assesses, diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing difficulties, working with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams. Requirements typically include a recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree, registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, relevant clinical experience and evidence of continuing professional development. The successful candidate should demonstrate sound clinical judgement, excellent communication, effective organisation and the ability to manage a varied caseload. They will be expected to provide safe, evidence-based interventions, maintain accurate records, contribute to service development, support junior colleagues and work collaboratively across hospital or community settings. Experience in the relevant specialist patient group is desirable.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Oxford Health NHS Trust
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and community health services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas. It supports patients in hospitals, community clinics, mental health facilities and patients’ homes, working with local authorities, primary care providers and other NHS organisations. The Trust employs a wide range of clinical, technical and support professionals and places emphasis on compassionate care, equality, staff development and continuous improvement. Its services cover children, adults and older people, including specialist therapies, community rehabilitation, mental health care and learning-disability services. As an NHS foundation trust, Oxford Health is publicly funded and accountable to patients and the communities it serves. Employees generally benefit from NHS terms and conditions, including structured pay progression, pension membership, annual leave and access to professional development opportunities.