Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Adult Services -Community Stroke Services Band 6

Job details

• Branch: Lisburn Area (SEHSCT)
• Location: LPCCC
• Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 07/10/26
• Closes: Wed, 21 October 2026 @ 5:30 PM
• Interview Dates: to be confirmed.

Notes

nline and Manual applications accepted. If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Adult Service –Community Stroke Services

BAND

Band 6

DIRECTORATE

Primary Care & Older People

INITIAL LOCATION

Lisburn Community Area

REPORTS TO

Team Lead Speech and Language Therapist & Clinical Lead in Community Stroke Team as appropriate

ACCOUNTABLE TO

Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist & Clinical Lead in Community Stroke Team as appropriate

TYPE OF CONTRACT

Permanent

HOURS

Part time (30 hours per week)

FLEXIBLE WORKING

PROVISIONS AVAILABLE

Compressed/elongated hours. (depending on the needs of the service)

JOB SUMMARY

The post is required to provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy input to the multidisciplinary Community Stroke Team. The post-holder will provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults who present with communication difficulties and/or dysphagia, arising from a stroke living within the community catchment areas of South Eastern Trust.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder is required to be an experienced specialist Speech & Language Therapist and will provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult clients presenting with communication difficulties and/or dysphagia arising from a Stroke.

The post holder will work within the Community Stroke Team and will work with the senior Speech & Language Therapists/Lead Professional, and other operational managers, as required, with regard to management of the services within the Department/Team.

The post holder will have access to senior Speech & Language Therapists for expert clinical advice and support (this may not be on site support).

The post holder will have direct access to the Speech & Language Therapy Lead Professional/Community Stroke Team Manager in relation to professional and/or management issues.

Clinical/Professional/Specific Managerial Responsibilities

To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a full range of speech, language and communication disorders and dysphagia for adult clients, including those with complex needs.

To demonstrate skills in negotiation and motivation, in order to assist clients and/or carers to be involved in the individual care plan and in encouraging engagement in the therapeutic process particularly where communication problems exist.

To provide specialist Speech & Language Therapy advice to, and liaise with, multidisciplinary groups/clinics/teams, to care givers and relatives, voluntary agencies and to Speech & Language Therapy colleagues and will participate in case conferences as required.

To attend and/or assist in videofluoroscopy assessment of dysphagia when appropriate, and to input into FEES for appropriate clients (depending on training).

To provide a service to other multidisciplinary teams as required.

To be accountable for his/her, own professional actions, recognise professional boundaries and seek advice as appropriate.

To expand upon professional knowledge/competence and to attend relevant courses and conferences in order to develop and maintain the standard of the service.

To liaise with senior Speech & Language Therapists for expert advice on issues relating to caseload.

To carry out home visits and domiciliary work as required and deemed necessary in accordance with departmental and Trust policies.

To maintain specialised equipment, including IT and Communication Aids, within the specialist area and to offer advice on replacement as this arises.

To assist in giving advice, support, supervision and guidance to junior Speech & Language Therapists and/or SLT Assistants/Rehabilitation Assistants and to provide general advice to other Speech & Language Therapists, relating to clients on the specialist caseload/clinical specialty/facility as appropriate.

To be responsible for the supervision and training of specific Speech & Language Therapy students.

To undertake administrative duties as they pertain to the clinical area, this will include the maintenance of clinical records, specialist reports and statistics

To maintain a record of CPD activity to meet the requirements of both RCSLT and HCPC.

Generic managerial responsibilities both within an operational and strategic context.

To be responsible for the planning and management of the clinical caseload and may have responsibility for one or more clinical settings.

To monitor service/outcomes of treatment in conjunction with senior Speech and Language Therapists and all other operational managers where appropriate, to participate in the overall evaluation and development of the service within evidence-based practice and to attend any relevant working groups as delegated by the senior Speech and Language Therapists and the Lead Professional for Speech & Language Therapy.

To participate in the supervision process, attend and participate in staff/team meetings as required and in an annual Staff appraisal process (PDCR).

To participate, with the senior Speech & Language Therapists and all other operational managers where appropriate, in identifying and responding to, and taking delegated responsibility for, delivery of specialist training to colleagues/carers, professional and other agencies, in relation to the specialist client group.

To deal with informal complaints related to his/her own caseload/specialty, re-directing to senior Speech & Language Therapists/Lead Professional for Speech and Language Therapy/operational manager as appropriate.

To assist in selection/recruitment and induction processes as appropriate.

To assist senior Speech & Language Therapists and all other operational managers where appropriate, in identification of, and take delegated responsibility for, the development and implementation of, policies, standards setting, audits and evaluation of service developments within the specialist clinical area.

To be aware of, and contribute to, the interpretation (including Health & Safety) of current legislation, risk management issues, Trust policies and departmental/professional guidelines and adhere to those relevant to the post.

To be aware of Trust policies, departmental and professional guidelines and adhere to those relevant to the post

To be aware of and adhere to current legislation in relation to the post, including Health and Safety regulations

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

(Include only for line managers)

The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff:

Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver.

Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support.

Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning.

Encourage and empower others, in their team, to achieve their goals and reach their full potential, through regular supportive conversation, and shared decision-making.

Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way, which underpins Trust values.

RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to

Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted, through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.

Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.

Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example

Smoke Free policy

IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct

standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour

Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.

Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.

Take responsibility to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel.

All employees of the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the [org name] policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and, is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition, that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

eHealth

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role.

Personal and Public Involvement (PPI)

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Sept 20

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Band 6 Adult

Services –Community Stroke Services

DEPARTMENT

Community Stroke Team

DIRECORATE

SALARY

Part time, 22.5 hours per week. The post-holder may be expected to provide both weekend and statutory holiday cover as required.

Ref No: 55954327 Sept 2026

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Ideally no more than 6-8 criteria in this section

Method of Assessment

Experience

2 years’ experience working as a qualified Speech & Language Therapist.

Experience working with adult clients.

Evidence of ongoing CPD, to include post-graduate, formal or in-service training in adult communication disorder.

Experience of delivering training to carers and professionals or students.

Experience enabling SLT to work independently with dysphagic adult patients (Those who can provide evidence of recent completion a postgraduate dysphagia training course and also evidence the commencement of dysphagia clinical hours would be considered)

Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications/ Registration

Degree/Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy recognised by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

Provide evidence of valid and current registration with the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and HCPC

Post graduate qualification or extensive training/experience enabling SLT to work independently with dysphagic adult patients. (Those who can provide evidence of recent completion a postgraduate dysphagia training course and also evidence the commencement of dysphagia clinical hours would be considered)

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities

Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations

Ability to provide and receive sensitive information

Develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations.

Interview / Test

Knowledge

Evidence of continuing professional development as required by both the RCSLT and HCPC

Experience of contributing to service evaluation/audit to improve service delivery.

Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

Qualifications

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

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Successful applicants

may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. Request for recognition of previous service with non-direct NHS/HSC organisations towards starting salary and incremental credit must be made via the Retained Recruitment team within 3 months from commencement of employment. Requests made after 3 months will not be considered.

If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply.

are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times