Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare provider seeks a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their experienced team in Stafford. This role involves providing patient-centred clinical care in forensic mental health, working collaboratively with the wider team to ensure high-quality, integrated therapy. Candidates should possess a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. The position offers opportunities to significantly impact communication support for individuals in forensic settings, with ongoing training and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• E Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• Up to date field work/pre-registration student training.
• Post qualification courses in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• To provide patient-centred clinical care in forensic mental health.
• Collaborate with the speech and language team for high-quality therapy.
• Maintain effective working relationships with service users.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Well-developed clinical reasoning skills

Knowledge working with learning disabilities

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Registration with HCPC

Modules at Masters level

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 14 January 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We're introducing Speech and Language Therapy into forensic services – and we need enthusiastic, creative SLTs to help make it happen!

1 x post for St Georges, Stafford

1 x post for Redwoods, Shrewsbury

You’ll be joining an experienced, supportive SLT team that's keen to expand with four new colleagues. Together, we’ll transform communication, support engagement in therapeutic care, and create safer spaces for everyone.

If you love collaboration and want to see the impact of your work every day, come and join us!

Main duties of the job

You will be practicing as a SLT within the speciality area of forensic mental health to provide patient‑centred clinical care which will encompass the skills of clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within the professional scope of practice.

You will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision‑making and specialist care, demonstrating clinical critical thinking to meet the needs of service users.

You will work collaboratively with the wider speech and language team to maintain the delivery of highest quality, integrated speech and language therapy, supporting the delivery of policy and procedure to sustain the delivery of quality, evidence‑based care.

You will have passion, enthusiasm and specialist knowledge of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) for the forensic population.

About us

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties and responsibilities

Clinical – To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) standards of proficiency and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) code of ethics and professional conduct and all other guidance from MPUFT. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work.

To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within MPFT and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values.

To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers.

To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options and adaptations available. To consider each service user’s personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.

To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to assess and diagnose complex/specialist communication disorders. To use highly developed auditory and perception skills in transcribing and analysing service users speech. To provide evidence‑based outcomes following assessment and intervention.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• E Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC
• Up to date field work/pre‑registration student training.
• Post qualification courses in relevant area e.g. Social Stories, Talking Mats, Talkabout Social Skills, Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Modules at Masters level Evidence of further clinical study

Experience

• Relevant experience to the role including assessment. Ability to manage time and caseload effectively. Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of communication difficulties. Working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
• Knowledge and experience of criminal justice services.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills that are necessary to work with people with learning disability regarding communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well‑developed clinical reasoning skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust