Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Well established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment for specialist group
- Knowledge
Established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge
Specialist skills in dysphagia.
- Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Knowledge
Good presentation skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge
Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload
- Knowledge
Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge
Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Knowledge
Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Knowledge
Enthusiasm to become involved in new initiatives
- Knowledge
Demonstrates the ability to work well in a team and to see the benefits of teamwork
- Experience
Relevant post-graduate experience in specialist area including experience with working with dysphagia and communication difficulties
- Experience
Experience of service planning.
- Experience
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience
Experience of goal setting.
- Qualifications
Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification
- Qualifications
Health Professions Council – Licence to Practice
- Qualifications
Registered member of RCSLT
- Qualifications
Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to client group
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience with AAC
- Experience
Acute working
- Experience
Advanced Dysphagia Training
- Experience
Experience of delivering training
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Speech and Language Therapy team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on a permanent basis.
The successful applicant will join our established Band 6 rotational programme, gaining experience across a range of specialist clinical areas. The rotation consists of nine-month placements within:
- Critical Care
- General Medicine
- Stroke Unit
- Integrated Community Stroke Team
This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist looking to broaden their clinical expertise while working within a forward-thinking and innovative service. If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help make a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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