Speech and Language Therapist
10AI EXPOSURE TODAY10
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST54%
NOT A FORECAST54%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Speech and Language Therapist
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you play a pivotal role in transforming lives by helping individuals overcome communication and swallowing difficulties. Your expertise not only enhances personal interactions but also empowers clients to achieve their fullest potential in both social and professional spheres, making a significant impact on the wellbeing of society.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (10), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
NHSThe National Health Service is the largest employer of Speech and Language Therapists in the UK, offering diverse opportunities across various specialisations and settings.
Great Ormond Street HospitalA leading children's hospital in London, known for its commitment to providing exceptional care and innovative therapies for young patients.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustProvides a range of community health services, including speech and language therapy, focusing on patient-centred care.
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disabilitySpecialises in neuro-rehabilitation, offering unique opportunities for therapists to work with complex cases and contribute to groundbreaking research.