Specialist Speech & Language Therapist- Stroke Inpatients

Integrated Care System; Telford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist for its inpatient stroke team. The role requires experience in managing complex communication disorders, supervision of staff, and participation in a weekend rota. A degree in Speech & Language Therapy and registration with relevant councils are essential. The position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with adults with complex communication disorders.
• Ability to influence and implement best practices.
• Participation in a 6-day service for stroke therapy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical supervision and mentorship of Band 5 SLT colleagues.
• Deliver training within the therapy structure.
• Participate in weekend rota on the stroke unit.

Skills

Experience with adults with complex acquired disorders

Understanding of evidence-based practice

Clinical supervision and mentorship

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Registered with Health Care Professions Council

Evidence of specialist clinical training

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist- Stroke Inpatients

The closing date is 14 August 2025

BAND 6 FIXED TERM or SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY until May 2026We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapy Inpatients Stroke and Rehabilitation team at the Princess Royal Hospital.

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 is full time at 37.5hours between Monday to Friday, with participation in the weekend rota on the stroke unit.

Informal visits and telephone discussions are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Our Inpatient Stroke and Rehabilitation team is a friendly and dynamic group of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Assistant Practitioners, with a Dietitian starting soon.

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 post holder will be responsible for the clinical supervision and mentorship of Band 5 SLT colleagues, SLT students and therapy support worker staff. You will be required to deliver training within our therapy structure.

We are fortunate to offer our patients a 7 day stroke therapy service, at present from a SLT perspective we offer a 6 day service. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in this work pattern.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• Registered with Health Care Professions Council and RCSLT
• Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Work Experience

• Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice
• Evidence of teaching / presentation experience
• Experience in audit and research
• Experience of integrated working

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum/pro rata