Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Stroke Team
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Stroke Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn.
This is a fixed term 1 year contract, providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced therapist wanting to specialise within stroke and consolidate their knowledge and skills in managing more complex patients with acquired swallowing and communication impairments within the community setting and with acute stroke patients.
Main duties of the job
- To utilise specialist skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of acquired communication and swallowing disorders within stroke speciality.
- To work predominantly within a range of community settings, but also on our acute stroke unit and acute medical wards as required.
- To work closely within the community and acute stroke multidisciplinary teams including external agencies such as the Stroke Association
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
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This advert is for Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Stroke Team with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in Kings Lynn, East of England, 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 12 months (This is a fixed term contract, however, there is an opportunity for a secondment with your line manager's approval). The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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