Specialist SLT – Community Neurological Rehab

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our community services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

The role involves working across CNRT and Adult Community SLT, supporting adults with complex communication and swallowing needs in clinics, homes and community settings, with opportunities for professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate certificate in dysphagia (or equivalent substantial training).
• Eligible for Certified membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Evidence of postgraduate CPD in acquired neurological communication and swallowing disorders.
• Experience of specialist assessment/intervention for acquired neurological communication and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech and language therapy to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Caseload includes stroke, acquired brain injury, Parkinson's disease, MND, Dementia and other long-term conditions.
• Provide person-centred, goal-focussed assessment and management to maximise independence and quality of life.
• Assist in service development, quality improvement audits, student placements and training programmes.
• Participate in continuing professional development and supervision; attend specialist clinics as required.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Assessment of neurological disorders

Time management

IT literacy (Microsoft 365)

Education

Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Postgraduate certificate in dysphagia

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Certified membership

Postgraduate CPD in neurological communication & swallowing

Job description

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our community services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

The role involves working across CNRT and Adult Community SLT, supporting adults with complex communication and swallowing needs in clinics, homes and community settings, with opportunities for professional development and supervision.