Advanced SLT in Neuro Rehabilitation and Stroke

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Chichester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chichester is seeking an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) specializing in neuro rehabilitation and stroke care. The role involves assessing and managing complex speech disorders, providing leadership within the SLT team, and developing personalized rehabilitation plans for patients post neurological injury. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have significant experience in neuro-rehabilitation. The position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• Evidence of experience in neuro-rehabilitation and communication management.
• Experience in post-stroke swallowing and communication management.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and managing complex communication and speech disorders.
• Leading the SLT team in neuro rehabilitation and acute stroke pathways.
• Designing rehabilitation plans for patients post neurological injury.

Skills

Experience in neuro-rehabilitation swallowing and communication management

Leadership and supervision experience

Competent in Videofluroscopy assessment and reporting

Competent in FEES assessment and reporting

Championing diversity

Education

Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Advanced SLT in Neuro Rehabilitation and Stroke

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Providing Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Services to adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders at Donald Wilson Neuro Rehabilitation Unit and St Richards Hospital Acute Stroke Unit.

The post holder will work within the Neurosciences SLT service as part of the University Hospitals Sussex Speech and Language Therapy Services.

Main duties of the job

• Assessing and managing complex communication and speech disorders following neurological injury
• Assessing and managing complex Dysphagia following neurological injury
• Working within a multidisciplinary team in both the neuro rehabilitation unit and acute stroke unit to design and implement needs based, personalised rehabilitation plans
• Providing leadership and specialist advice to the SLT team working within the Neurorehabilitation and Acute Stroke pathways

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Designing and implementing rehabilitation plans to meet the communication and swallowing needs of patients following neurological injury/stroke

See job description for full detail

Person Specification

• Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy or eqivalent
• Evidence of experience in neuro-rehabilitation swallowing and communication management
• Evidence of experience in post stroke swallowing and communication management
• Evidence of leadership and supervision experience
• Competent in Videofluroscopy assessment and reporting
• Competent in FEES assessment and reporting
• Recognised qualification in Leadership

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum pro rata