Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our clinical team. You will undertake assessments, develop management plans, and work with patients across acute and community pathways.

You will contribute to service improvements, deliver training, and participate in audits. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and IT skills, with a commitment to patient-centred care and equality of opportunity.

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience.
• Knowledge of current NHS strategy and plans.
• Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Evidence of specialist level of clinical reasoning.
• Knowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of leadership ability.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Organisation, planning, prioritisation, and decision making skills.
• Clinical supervision, teaching skills and appraisal skills.
• IT skills relevant to the role.

Skills

CPD portfolio

NHS strategy knowledge

Clinical Governance

Specialist clinical reasoning

Evidence Based Practice

Written and verbal communication

Leadership ability

Analytical and problem solving

Organisation and prioritisation

Clinical supervision and teaching

IT skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our clinical team. You will undertake assessments, develop management plans, and work with patients across acute and community pathways.

You will contribute to service improvements, deliver training, and participate in audits. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and IT skills, with a commitment to patient-centred care and equality of opportunity.