Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Inpatient Stroke and Rehabilitation Team. The role is full time (37.5 hours) across Monday to Friday with weekend rota, providing therapy to stroke patients in the inpatient setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based practice, supervise Band 5 SLTs, students and Therapy Support Workers, and contribute to training within our therapy structure.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice in stroke rehabilitation.
• Ability to supervise Band 5 SLT, students and Therapy Support staff; capable of training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex conditions with personalised plans.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists to support safe discharge.
• Manage a specialist caseload and adapt plans as needs change.
• Provide expert advice and mentor staff and students.
• Participate in audits and service improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to training and professional development within the team.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Staff mentorship

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

HCPC registered SLT

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Inpatient Stroke and Rehabilitation Team.

The post is full time 37.5 hours, across Monday to Friday with participation in a weekend rota.

This service provides therapy to stroke patients in the inpatient setting

Our Stroke and Rehabilitation team is a friendly and dynamic group of Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy support workers, Assistant Practitioners and Dietitian.
As such, this role offers a great opportunity to work with a broad range of professions to drive forward excellent integrated stroke care for the patient's we serve.

The successful candidate must have experience of working with adults with complex acquired disorders of communication and swallowing.
We are looking for an individual who has an excellent understanding of evidenced based-practice within the speciality of stroke rehabilitation. The ability to influence and implement best-practice, to ensure we are continuously improving the quality of services provided to patients across the pathways.

The post holder will be responsible for the clinical supervision and mentorship of Band 5 SLT , SLT students and Therapy Support Worker/ Assistant Practitioners. You will be required to deliver training within our therapy structure.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex conditions, creating personalised treatment plans to meet their needs.
• Work closely with doctors, nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals to support safe care and timely patient discharge.
• Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload, making independent clinical decisions and adapting plans when needs change.
• Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, patients and carers, using clear and compassionate communication.
• Support the development of staff and students through training, supervision, mentoring and sharing specialist knowledge.
• Contribute to service improvement by taking part in audits, maintaining high professional standards and helping to develop effective ways of working.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non‑clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high‑quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack