Overview
NHS speech and language therapy posts are highly competitive for new graduates. Band 5 roles in paediatric community teams can attract 40 or more applicants, and hiring managers are looking for candidates who can show clinical readiness from day one. Your resume needs to prove that you can assess, plan, deliver therapy, and write reports independently.
This resume belongs to Rhys Bevan, a newly registered SLT who studied at Cardiff Metropolitan University. He completed four placements covering paediatric community, adult acute care, and specialist dysphagia, accumulating over 900 clinical hours. His final placement involved managing 15 children independently, writing clinical reports, and training teaching assistants to deliver programmes in schools.
What Makes This Resume Work
Placements are presented as full work entries. Rhys lists each placement with the health board name, dates, and detailed bullets. This is essential for SLT applications because clinical educators' reports map directly to HCPC competency standards, and hiring panels expect to see this level of detail. He includes session counts, caseload sizes, and the types of conditions he worked with.
The summary answers the three key questions. Is he registered? Yes, HCPC is mentioned first. What populations has he worked with? Paediatric and adult. How much experience does he have? Over 900 clinical hours. Recruiters scanning dozens of applications can assess his suitability in seconds.
Dysphagia experience adds clinical breadth. Many newly qualified SLTs only have paediatric placement experience. By highlighting bedside swallow assessments and videofluoroscopy contributions, Rhys shows he is comfortable in acute medical settings too, making him a more versatile candidate.
Key Takeaways
New graduate SLTs should list every placement as a standalone job entry with quantified outcomes. Include the number of clients on your caseload, sessions delivered, reports written, and any staff training you provided. Make sure your HCPC registration and relevant certifications like Makaton are clearly visible, and highlight any volunteer work that demonstrates genuine commitment to communication support.

























































































































































































































































