Lead Highly Specialist SLT for Acute Stroke

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to lead SLT stroke services within a supportive team. This role involves delivering essential services to patients facing swallowing and communication challenges and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess a recognised SLT degree, registration with the Health Professions Council, and experience in the acute adult stroke population. This is a fixed-term position based in Bath, offering competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Regular training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Holistic wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a specialist SLT in the acute adult stroke population.
• Demonstrable ability to lead a team effectively.
• Experience teaching VFS competencies to junior SLTs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide specialist SLT services to stroke inpatients.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary stroke team.
• Help develop and deliver a high-quality Acute Service.

Skills

Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills

Good critical thinking skills

Ability to handle adults with disabilities

Experience supporting complex patient scenarios

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent

Registered with Health Professions Council

RCSLT member

Job description

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to lead SLT stroke services within a supportive team. This role involves delivering essential services to patients facing swallowing and communication challenges and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess a recognised SLT degree, registration with the Health Professions Council, and experience in the acute adult stroke population. This is a fixed-term position based in Bath, offering competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.