Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist - Community Neurology

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Stourbridge is looking for a Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist to provide specialized assessments and interventions for adults with neurological conditions. This role involves overseeing junior staff, contributing to service development, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and significant experience in the field. Join a dedicated, multidisciplinary team to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive postgraduate experience with neurologically impaired patients.
• Good knowledge of IT software packages like Word and Excel.
• Commitment to personal and team development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous, specialist assessment and treatment for adults.
• Lead on patient-centered goal setting and treatment adjustments.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate sensitive information.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or Equivalent

Registered with HCPC

Post graduate dysphagia training

Job description

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated leader committed to delivering exceptional care? We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and forward-thinking Speech & Language Therapist to join our Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team as a Clinical Lead.

In this senior role, you will provide specialist assessment and evidence-based intervention for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders resulting from long-term neurological conditions, delivering care in both outpatient and domiciliary settings.

You will manage a complex caseload independently, taking responsibility for the full care pathway from assessment to outcome evaluation. As a clinical leader, you will support and supervise junior staff, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and provide expert training and guidance to colleagues, patients, and carers. Collaboration with the inpatient SLT service in Dudley will be key to ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team, shape the future of community neurorehabilitation, and make a meaningful difference through high-quality, patient-centred care.

Informal visits are warmly encouraged,come and meet our dedicated team and learn more about the service.

Please note: the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

?Watch our video to learn more about the role and the team:Dudley Rehab Service

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Deliver autonomous, specialist assessment and treatment for adults with long-term neurological and complex conditions.
• Lead on patient-centred goal setting, monitor progress using outcome measures, and adapt interventions accordingly.
• Provide advanced input into MDT decision-making and care planning.
• Support use of AAC systems and liaise with regional services where appropriate.
• Maintain professional standards and legal accountability within HCPC and RCSLT frameworks.
• Supervise SLT students and educate the wider MDT, including in complex cases such as end-of-life care.

Management Responsibilities:

• Line manage designated staff, overseeing performance, sickness, leave, and development.
• Monitor and manage waiting lists, workforce capacity, and service pressures.
• Lead incident investigations and support effective risk and governance management.

Communication:

• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records and patient reports.
• Communicate complex, sensitive information clearly to patients, families, and the MDT.

Research and Service Development:

• Lead and contribute to audits, service evaluations, and evidence-based practice development.
• Drive continuous improvement through service development initiatives and participation in governance processes.

Education and Training:

• Provide expert clinical supervision and training to therapy staff and junior SLTs.
• Lead internal training programs and CPD initiatives.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or Equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• Post graduate dysphagia training internal or external course

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Good knowledge of IT software packages eg word, excel
• Extensive post graduate experience and specialist knowledge of SLT assessments and treatment of neurologically impaired patients
• Robust knowledge of current best practice and clinical guidelines of SLT in long Term Neurological Conditions
• Good Knowledge of health and safety and risk management
• Relevant post-graduate clinical work and CPD at a senior level
• Commitment to personal and team development

Desirable

• Leadership training

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Good presentation skills
• Commitment and motivation to deliver a quality service
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for role
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Representing department or Trust at local/national level.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
• Able to organise and delegate workload

Physical Skills

Essential

• Able to travel to meet the needs of the job
• Able to carry out clinical assessments and treatments

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or Equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• Post graduate dysphagia training internal or external course

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Good knowledge of IT software packages eg word, excel
• Extensive post graduate experience and specialist knowledge of SLT assessments and treatment of neurologically impaired patients
• Robust knowledge of current best practice and clinical guidelines of SLT in long Term Neurological Conditions
• Good Knowledge of health and safety and risk management
• Relevant post-graduate clinical work and CPD at a senior level
• Commitment to personal and team development

Desirable

• Leadership training

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Good presentation skills
• Commitment and motivation to deliver a quality service
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for role
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Representing department or Trust at local/national level.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
• Able to organise and delegate workload

Physical Skills

Essential

• Able to travel to meet the needs of the job
• Able to carry out clinical assessments and treatments

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Stourbridge Health & Social Care Centre

John Corbett Drive

Amblecote, Stourbridge

DY8 4JB

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