Stroke SLT Specialist: Autonomy in Rehab & Impact

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Stroke Speech and Language Therapy team. The role focuses on adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties across rehabilitation, offering autonomous clinical practice within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will work alongside SLTs, nurses and medical staff, with opportunities to develop dysphagia and communication skills, contribute to service improvements,

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with clinical experience in speech and language therapy.
• Experience working with adults with stroke and dysphagia preferable.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist SLT services across the stroke pathway for adults.
• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and student teaching.

Skills

HCPC registered

Postgraduate clinical experience

Stroke rehabilitation

Autonomous practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Stroke Speech and Language Therapy team. The role focuses on adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties across rehabilitation, offering autonomous clinical practice within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will work alongside SLTs, nurses and medical staff, with opportunities to develop dysphagia and communication skills, contribute to service improvements,