Job summary
Full Time / Part Time , Fixed Term Contract ( 31/12/2026)The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 12th November 2025
Please
apply to the role via the University of Reading website - Reference Number SRF52041 -UOR - Job Information | Apply for Clinical Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy (Teaching Intensive) -https://jobs.reading.ac.uk/
We welcome applications from clinically qualified candidates with experience of clinical practice in a specialist capacity in adult speech/language/communication needs and/or eating, drinking and swallowing. Applicants should be willing to contribute to the highly collaborative, inter-disciplinary and collegiate environment at the University of Reading.
The fixed term position (until 31stDecember 2026) is available on a part time or full time basis (up to 1 FTE) basis, commencing on 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Main duties of the job
You will have:
- A BSc, MSci, MSc in speech and language therapy (or equivalent speech and language therapy qualification)
- Current HCPC registration
- Specialist knowledge of adult speech language and communication and swallowing
- Recent practical experience of having provided speech and language therapy to adults with speech, language, communication needs, and/or eating, drinking and swallowing
- a commitment to professionalism in undertaking responsibilities and in interactions with colleagues and students
- The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and as such safeguarding checks will be undertaken.
Safeguarding Requirements and Responsibilities
To undertake safeguarding training and follow the Universitys Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk Policy at all times.
To consider Safeguarding in Risk Assessment processes for events and activities you deliver.
To report any disclosures or concerns using the Safeguarding Incident Form and submit this to the UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team Designated Safeguarding Officer.
An Enhanced DBS with a adult barred list check is required for this position. This role is a regulated activity. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Please see these links for information onSafeguardingandDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Procedure, including Recruiting ex-offenders principles.
About us
The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences (https://www.reading.ac.uk/pcls/) is seeking to appoint a teaching-intensive Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy. The appointed individual will join our collegiate, dynamic and research-active team of academic and clinical staff who deliver high-quality teaching, clinical training and dissertation supervision to students on our highly regarded undergraduate and postgraduate speech and language therapy programmes. We are currently ranked joint 1stspeech and language therapy programme in the UK in the Good University Guide (https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/speech-and-language-therapy).
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have
- A BSc, MSci, MSc in speech and language therapy (or equivalent speech and language therapy qualification)
- Current HCPC registration
- Specialist knowledge of adult speech language and communication and swallowing
- Recent practical experience of having provided speech and language therapy to adults with speech, language, communication needs, and/or eating, drinking and swallowing
- a commitment to professionalism in undertaking responsibilities and in interactions with colleagues and students
The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and as such safeguarding checks will be undertaken.
Safeguarding Requirements and Responsibilities
- To undertake safeguarding training and follow the Universitys Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk Policy at all times.
- To consider Safeguarding in Risk Assessment processes for events and activities you deliver.
- To report any disclosures or concerns using the Safeguarding Incident Form and submit this to the UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team Designated Safeguarding Officer.
An Enhanced DBS with a adult barred list check is required for this position. This role is a regulated activity. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Please see these links for information onSafeguardingandDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Procedure, including Recruiting ex-offenders principles.
Please see the job description and personal specification for further details on the University of Reading website -https://jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=24838
Please
apply to the role via the University of Reading website Only
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have
- A BSc, MSci, MSc in speech and language therapy (or equivalent speech and language therapy qualification)
- Current HCPC registration
- Specialist knowledge of adult speech language and communication and swallowing
- Recent practical experience of having provided speech and language therapy to adults with speech, language, communication needs, and/or eating, drinking and swallowing
- a commitment to professionalism in undertaking responsibilities and in interactions with colleagues and students
The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and as such safeguarding checks will be undertaken.
Safeguarding Requirements and Responsibilities
- To undertake safeguarding training and follow the Universitys Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk Policy at all times.
- To consider Safeguarding in Risk Assessment processes for events and activities you deliver.
- To report any disclosures or concerns using the Safeguarding Incident Form and submit this to the UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team Designated Safeguarding Officer.
An Enhanced DBS with a adult barred list check is required for this position. This role is a regulated activity. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Please see these links for information onSafeguardingandDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Procedure, including Recruiting ex-offenders principles.
Please see the job description and personal specification for further details on the University of Reading website -https://jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=24838
Please
apply to the role via the University of Reading website Only
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of engaging in teaching/ training/ supervision in
- a Higher Education setting
- Experience of convening and developing modules
- at UG/PG level
- Experience of working with an adult caseload in a specialist
- capacity
- Experience of having
- supported/taught speech and
- language students
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical skills with adults with speech/language/communication needs and/or eating, drinking and swallowing
- The ability to organise and prioritise own work accurately to deadlines
- Good time management and organisational skills
- A high degree of computer literacy MS Office
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative, to tight schedules, and within time constraints
- HCPC registration
- Comprehensive knowledge of current theoretical approaches and clinical evidence base in assessment and management of adult
- speech/language/communication needs and disorders of eating,
- drinking and swallowing
Desirable
- Evidence of
- successful
- undergraduate and/or
- PGT teaching and
- assessment, and
- organisation of
- teaching (A
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of engaging in teaching/ training/ supervision in
- a Higher Education setting
- Experience of convening and developing modules
- at UG/PG level
- Experience of working with an adult caseload in a specialist
- capacity
- Experience of having
- supported/taught speech and
- language students
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical skills with adults with speech/language/communication needs and/or eating, drinking and swallowing
- The ability to organise and prioritise own work accurately to deadlines
- Good time management and organisational skills
- A high degree of computer literacy MS Office
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative, to tight schedules, and within time constraints
- HCPC registration
- Comprehensive knowledge of current theoretical approaches and clinical evidence base in assessment and management of adult
- speech/language/communication needs and disorders of eating,
- drinking and swallowing
Desirable
- Evidence of
- successful
- undergraduate and/or
- PGT teaching and
- assessment, and
- organisation of
- teaching (A
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
