Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Community – UK Visa Sponsorship Available

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Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training and CPD

Clinical supervision

Flexible working arrangements

Visa sponsorship may be available

Job summary

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Shrewsbury invites an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join its Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team and Adult Community SLT Service. The role covers adults with neurological conditions across community clinics, patients’ homes, hospitals and other healthcare settings.

The successful candidate will provide specialist assessments, develop rehab plans and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve communication, swallowing,

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Currently registered with HCPC.
• Postgraduate qualification in dysphagia or relevant clinical experience.
• Eligibility for Certified Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Experience assessing and treating acquired neurological communication and swallowing disorders.
• Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation and evidence-based interventions.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage clinical caseloads and travel.
• Experience supervising students or supporting other healthcare professionals.
• Competence in Microsoft 365 and clinical applications.
• Willingness to travel across service areas.

Responsibilities

• Assess adults with communication and swallowing difficulties from neurological conditions.
• Develop and implement individualised SLT treatment plans.
• Manage patients with stroke, acquired brain injuries, Parkinson’s, dementia.
• Deliver specialist interventions in community clinics, homes and hospitals.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals for coordinated care.
• Support patients in improving communication, swallowing and independence.
• Participate in audits, research and service improvement initiatives.
• Supervise students, rehab assistants and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with standards.
• Engage in supervision, training and CPD.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation & time management

Independent working

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Postgraduate qualification in dysphagia

RCST membership eligibility

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Community (Band 6).

Employer: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust.

Location: Shropshire Rehabilitation Centre, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, covering Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

Salary: Advertised at around £39,959 – £48,117 per annum.

Employment type: Permanent.

Work arrangement: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements across community clinics, patients’ homes, hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Job overview:

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join its Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team and Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy Service. The successful candidate will work across both services, supporting adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with neurological conditions, stroke and other long-term illnesses.

The role involves providing specialist assessments, developing rehabilitation plans and delivering evidence-based interventions to improve patients’ communication, swallowing, independence and quality of life. The therapist will work within a multidisciplinary team comprising occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals. There will also be opportunities to contribute to service development, clinical supervision, training and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assess adults with communication and swallowing difficulties arising from neurological conditions.
• Develop and implement individualised speech and language therapy treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Manage patients with stroke, acquired brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, dementia and other neurological conditions.
• Deliver specialist interventions in community clinics, patients’ homes and other healthcare settings.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatment plans to meet their changing clinical needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to coordinate effective patient care.
• Support patients in improving communication, swallowing abilities and independence.
• Participate in clinical audits, research and service improvement activities.
• Supervise and support students, rehabilitation assistants and other colleagues.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Participate in clinical supervision, training and continuing professional development.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Postgraduate qualification in dysphagia or equivalent relevant clinical experience and training.
• Eligibility for Certified Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Experience assessing and treating acquired neurological communication and swallowing disorders.
• Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation and evidence-based clinical interventions.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage clinical caseloads, prioritise tasks and work independently.
• Experience supervising students or supporting other healthcare professionals.
• Competence in Microsoft 365 and relevant clinical applications.
• Willingness to travel across the geographical areas covered by the service.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 6 salary of approximately £39,959–£48,117 annually.
• Permanent employment within an established NHS community healthcare organisation.
• Access to specialist training and continuing professional development.
• Regular clinical and management supervision.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in neurological rehabilitation and dysphagia management.
• Collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical audits and service development.
• Career development in specialist clinical practice and leadership.
• Inclusive working environment that promotes professional growth and employee wellbeing.
• Visa sponsorship may be available to eligible international applicants, subject to UK Home Office requirements.