Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

Due to internal opportunities, we are excited to be seeking an enthusiastic and skilled SLT to join our acute SLT team!

We are a supportive, friendly team with access to regular VF (training  will be provided if needed) and FEES clinics, complex caseloads, a strong supervision programme and positive CPD culture.  Applications are welcome from SLTs with experience of independently managing acute caseloads and are keen to further develop their skillset.

Main duties of the job

To provide a clinical service to adult inpatients with acquired swallowing and/or communication problems.

To provide input to the teaching, research, audit and service development functions of the department.

To actively participate in CPD opportunities to maintain and expand clinical knowledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!