Speech and Language Therapist- Adults

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide essential care for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. This permanent Band 6 position involves 37.5 hours per week and requires a registered Speech and Language Therapist with relevant qualifications and experience. You will engage with patients in their preferred settings, offering both face-to-face and phone appointments. The role emphasizes continuous professional development and provides excellent support from a dedicated team oriented towards improving community health.

Benefits

20% protected time for CPD

Access to mentoring and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Strong clerical support and teamwork

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated clinician committed to excellent patient care.
• Willingness to undertake post-registration training relevant to the role.
• Relevant experience in assessment and management of communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Engage effectively with patients and their families.
• Deliver both face-to-face and telephone appointments.

Skills

Registered Speech and Language Therapist

Ability to manage time and caseload effectively

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent

Registration with HCPC

Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist – Adults

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 31 December 2025

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 permanent Band 6 role available, created due to internal team progression. The role is 37.5 hours per week and will cover our North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent patch, with the base at Bentilee.

Main duties of the job

What We're Looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, independently practicing clinician who is committed to delivering excellent patient care. You should be happy to travel to see patients in locations that suit them best, engage effectively with patients and their families, and provide both face-to-face and telephone appointments.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Willingness to undertake post-registration training relevant to the role
• Commitment to attending Clinical Excellence Networks relevant to the post

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

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.

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 masters 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 in-house 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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent

Experience

• Relevant experience for 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

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