Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
As required for entry into university for professional training
- Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Qualifications
Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Qualifications
Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
- Work Experience
Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
- Work Experience
Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice, including dysphagia, and exposure/competencies in video fluoroscopy and tracheostomy
- Work Experience
Evidence of teaching/student experience
- Work Experience
Experience in audit and research
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of current NHS strategy and plans
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Evidence of Specialist level of clinical reasoning
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Evidence of leadership ability
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Analytical and problem solving skills
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Organisation, planning, prioritisation, and decision making skills
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Clinical supervision, teaching skills and appraisal skills
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
IT skills relevant to the role
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Inpatient Stroke and Rehabilitation Team.
The post is full time 37.5 hours, across Monday to Friday with participation in a weekend rota.
This service provides therapy to stroke patients in the inpatient setting
Our Stroke and Rehabilitation team is a friendly and dynamic group of Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy support workers, Assistant Practitioners and Dietitian. As such, this role offers a great opportunity to work with a broad range of professions to drive forward excellent integrated stroke care for the patient's we serve.
The successful candidate must have experience of working with adults with complex acquired disorders of communication and swallowing. We are looking for an individual who has an excellent understanding of evidenced based-practice within the speciality of stroke rehabilitation. The ability to influence and implement best-practice, to ensure we are continuously improving the quality of services provided to patients across the pathways.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical supervision and mentorship of Band 5 SLT , SLT students and Therapy Support Worker/ Assistant Practitioners. You will be required to deliver training within our therapy structure.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex conditions, creating personalised treatment plans to meet their needs.
- Work closely with doctors, nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals to support safe care and timely patient discharge.
- Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload, making independent clinical decisions and adapting plans when needs change.
- Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, patients and carers, using clear and compassionate communication.
- Support the development of staff and students through training, supervision, mentoring and sharing specialist knowledge.
- Contribute to service improvement by taking part in audits, maintaining high professional standards and helping to develop effective ways of working.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack
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 and Language Therapist - Stroke and Rehab with Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Sep 2026.
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