Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
To have substantial post graduate experience including work with neuro patients in an acute and community setting
- Experience
To have experience in the management of dysphagia, ideally including videofluoroscopy (or working towards)
- Experience
Experience of working within the NHS
- Knowledge and skills
Basic IT skills
- Knowledge and skills
Audit and research experience
- Knowledge and skills
Experience with use of electronic note systems e.g. SystmOne/EPR
- Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of national and professional guidelines and evidence-based practice related to specialist area
- Qualifications and training
To hold a degree or relevant diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
- Qualifications and training
To be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council
- Qualifications and training
To have post-graduate training in dysphagia (can be in house or external)
- Qualifications and training
Leadership qualifications or training
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Tracheostomy skills
- Experience
Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or study at Masters level or equivalent
- Experience
To have experience in management and/or supervising other staff members in a team
- Qualifications and training
Member of RCSLT
Job overview
We are looking for a candidate currently working as a Band 7, or an experienced Senior Speech & Language Therapist ready for the next step in their career. You will have clinical experience of working with patients with neurological conditions, including MND. Those seeking to further specialise in the field of neurosciences and who enjoy a mix of both acute and community working would be ideal for this role.
You will have completed post graduate dysphagia training and will have advanced skills in managing neurological dysphagia and related communication disorders.
The Speech & Language Therapy team is looking for a team player, who can demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and be flexible in their approach to patient care. The individual should be confident working in a busy multidisciplinary team and be able to travel independently for community visits.
Knowledge of videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy dysphagia management would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service within the specialist area of neurosciences and MND.
They will independently manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and / or swallowing disorders, actively participating in multidisciplinary decision making around patient care and developing service delivery initiatives. The post will include inpatient caseloads within neurology and neuro-surgery/neuro HDU, outpatient clinics (including the multidisciplinary MND clinic) and community visits.
The role includes;
Provision of advanced dysphagia management in patients who have a progressive neurological condition eg MND, PD, PSP, FTD. To assess deteriorating swallow safety, manage aspiration risks and guide complex discussions regarding non oral feeding such as PEG.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Neurosciences/MND with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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