Band 7 Stroke Speech & Language Therapist

Sanctuary Personnel; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Flexibility

Full-Time Hours

Accommodation Available

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd in Dundee, Angus, UK, invites applications for a Band 7 Stroke Speech & Language Therapist to provide inpatient SLT cover in acute hospital services, with a focus on hyper-acute stroke care. This full-time, ongoing post offers up to 36 hours per week, 08:00–16:00, and includes a 30-minute lunch break.

Starting 21 September 2026 and ending 18 December 2026, the role requires HCPC registration, degree in SLT, and proven stroke rehabilitation experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Band 7 SLT experience in stroke rehabilitation.
• Experience in acute hospital SLT settings.
• Proven ability to manage acute dysphagia.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient SLT cover in acute hospital services.
• Deliver interventions within the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.
• Support acute medicine and surgical wards with SLT input.
• Undertake and manage specialist dysphagia assessments.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain meticulous records.
• Contribute to discharge planning and service delivery across acute SLT.

Skills

Stroke SLT experience

Acute dysphagia management

Acute hospital SLT

Communication skills

Report writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

JOB-20240830-9051a9aa

Job Title

Band 7 Stroke Speech & Language Therapist

Specialism

Speech & Language Therapy

Location

Dundee, Angus, UK

Salary

Up to £37.64 Hourly

Type

Full Time | Ongoing

Join an exciting journey as a Band 7 Stroke Speech & Language Therapist within the vibrant Speech & Language Therapy team in Dundee, Angus, earning up to £37.64 per hour on an hourly basis. This ongoing opportunity is full-time, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact in stroke rehabilitation and acute care services. Starting on 21 September 2026 and concluding on 18 December 2026, you'll work up to 36 hours per week from 08:00 to 16:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Perks and benefits

• Locum Flexibility: Experience the flexibility and excitement of locum work with its diverse environments and short-term commitments, perfect for enhancing your skills and widening your professional network.
• Full-Time Hours: Enjoy the bonus of full-time hours that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the role.
• Accommodation Available: Accommodation is available, removing the stress of relocation and making your transition smooth.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: You’ll have the chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, fostering professional growth and expanding your expertise across acute Stroke services.

What you will do

• Provide inpatient Speech and Language Therapy cover within acute hospital services.
• Deliver specialist interventions within the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.
• Support acute medicine and surgical wards with your expertise.
• Undertake and manage specialist dysphagia assessments.
• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders effectively.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans that facilitate recovery.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Maintain meticulous clinical records and reports.
• Contribute to discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Support service delivery across acute SLT services.

Additional Information

• Start Date: 21/09/2026
• End Date: 18/12/2026
• Hours: Up to 36 hours per week
• Working Pattern: 08:00-16:00 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Accommodation available

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Band 7 Speech and Language Therapy experience.
• Strong skills in acute dysphagia management.
• Experience in acute hospital Speech and Language Therapy settings.
• Proven stroke rehabilitation experience.
• Proficiency in managing communication and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to work independently within an acute environment.
• Strong multidisciplinary team working skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Full compliance documentation as required by NHS Tayside.

Desirable Requirements

• High Dependency Unit (HDU) experience.
• Experience in the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.
• Experience across acute medicine and surgical services.
• Familiarity with inpatient stroke pathways.

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