Autonomous SLT for Adult Dysphagia and Communication

Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Crewe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (adults) to work across acute wards at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. The role involves autonomous clinical work with patients with swallowing and communication difficulties, including dysphagia assessment and management.

The post offers opportunities for supervision, peer learning, and exposure to advanced techniques such as sEMG, MBSImP, and videofluoroscopy within a supportive, CPD-active SLT team.

Qualifications

• Autonomous clinician providing SLT services to adults.
• Experience in assessment/management of dysphagia and communication disorders.
• Postgraduate dysphagia training desirable.
• Ability to work with MDTs to deliver goal-focused therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SLT to adults with neurological and long-term conditions.
• Carry out assessments, set goals and deliver therapy.
• Collaborate with MDTs and contribute to service development.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Dysphagia management

SLT clinical excellence

MDT collaboration

Clinical supervision

Tools

sEMG

MBSImP

FEES

Videofluoroscopy

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (adults) to work across acute wards at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. The role involves autonomous clinical work with patients with swallowing and communication difficulties, including dysphagia assessment and management.

The post offers opportunities for supervision, peer learning, and exposure to advanced techniques such as sEMG, MBSImP, and videofluoroscopy within a supportive, CPD-active SLT team.