Senior Speech and Language Therapist in Mental Health Rehabilitation

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Doncaster seeks a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to work with adults facing neurological challenges. The role involves conducting assessments, creating integrated care plans, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should be skilled in dysphagia management and possess experience with AAC systems. The position offers a supportive environment focused on professional development and teamwork. Applications close on December 16, 2025.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Regular supervision and support

Commitment to CPD

Opportunities for joint working

Qualifications

• Competent in the assessment and management of dysphagia or working towards relevant qualification.
• Experience in providing specialist therapy to adults with neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to adult patients/service users.
• Ensure well-coordinated care plans for individual patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to service and policy development.
• Advise line manager on service delivery and future needs.
• Supervise and delegate work to junior staff.
• Represent speech and language therapy in meetings.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Assessment and management

AAC systems knowledge

Education

Recognized postgraduate qualification/competency

Job description

Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist, or an experienced Band 5 therapist who wants to progress. The successful candidate will work predominantly with adults with acquired and progressive neurological conditions, providing specialist assessment and therapy to patients referred to the Doncaster Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team, the Neurological Rehabilitation Outreach Team and general community caseloads (including care homes). We also receive referrals from physical and mental health inpatient wards.

The role involves working independently and as part of a wider team across a variety of settings, including patients’ own homes, care homes, inpatient wards and outpatient clinic. The successful candidate must be competent in the assessment and management of dysphagia or be working towards completion of a recognised postgraduate qualification/competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to adult patients/service users, including support with alternative and augmentative communication aids.
• Ensure well‑coordinated, integrated care plans for individual patients/service users.
• Participate fully in multidisciplinary teams, drawing on specialist knowledge/experience.
• Contribute to service and policy development.
• Advise line manager on service delivery, pressures and future needs.
• Supervise and delegate work, providing clinical support to a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Junior Speech and Language therapists and generic Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Represent speech and language therapy at relevant meetings as required.
• Attend and contribute to departmental team meetings and AHP network meetings.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of AAC systems would be beneficial.

About Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

RDaSH employs around 4000 talented colleagues across mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and attract the right colleagues to provide first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

We offer a supportive, friendly and dynamic team, regular support and supervision, a commitment to CPD, and many opportunities for joint working and skill sharing.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.