Speech and Language Therapist

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive team within the Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide assessment and treatment in community settings for dysphagia and communication disorders, working closely with patients and their families. Strong commitment to professional development is encouraged through protected time for training, while enjoying admirable NHS benefits including flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, and extensive health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

20% protected time each week for supervisions and CPD

Strong links with a local university

Comprehensive clinical and management supervision

Flexible working arrangements

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist with essential degree.
• Experience with acquired communication disorders and dysphagia.
• Commitment to attending Clinical Excellence Networks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatment for communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Engage with patients and families for effective care.
• Travel to various locations for patient appointments.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Communication disorders

Patient engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC Registration

Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course

Job description

Job Overview

The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent provides assessment and treatment for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties in community settings, including patients' own homes. We offer dysphagia, communication, and voice assessment and intervention, supported by strong leadership and compassionate management.

Are You Looking for a Unique Opportunity to Make a Difference?

We have an exciting Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) role available for 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis covering the Stoke-on-Trent area.

What We’d Ask Of You

We’re looking for an independent practicing clinician who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to delivering excellent patient care. We’d expect you to be happy to travel to see people in a location which suits them best, be great at engaging with the people who use the service and their families, and to be happy to offer face to face appointments and telephone calls.

Why Join Us?

We are a supportive and forward-thinking team, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. This role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a real impact in the community.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have the following skills or experience:

• Be a registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Be an independently practicing dysphagia clinician
• A willingness to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post
• Commitment to attending Clinical Excellence Networks relevant to the post
  
  

Benefits

We know that competition within the SLT job market is fierce! As such, we would like to offer you a range of benefits associated with working with us:

• 20% protected time each week for supervisions, CPD, self-directed learning or project work.
• Strong links with the local university which is soon to offer an undergraduate master’s degree in SLT. This includes opportunities to be involved in the course syllabus, lecturing, student placements and interviews
• Opportunities to access CENs, training, mentoring, peer support groups, conferences, our journal club and our own inhouse SLT forum
• Comprehensive clinical and management supervision to suit your needs
• A workplace buddy to help you settle into the role and area
• Great clerical support and access to communication and dysphagia assistants
• The opportunity to be autonomous in your own clinic diary and flexible working arrangements
• An NHS trust with a great ethos of caring for staff and patients, and a strong commitment to embracing EDI values
• A team of SLTs with experience where you can be yourself with non-judgemental positive regard offered to you without question
  
  

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
  
  

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

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.

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

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a compassionate and skilled team, we’d love to hear from you!

Please See Attached Full Job Description And Person Specification

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent
• Post qualification courses in communication disorders
• Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Up to date field work/pre-registration student training
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Modules at Masters level
• Evidence of further clinical study
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of acquired communication disorders
• Assessment and management of routine dysphagia
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
• Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of acquired communication difficulties
• Working in a multidisciplinary team
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in assessment and management of acquired communication disorders
• Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations