Speech and Language Therapist (Adult Acute)

Job overview

Are you an ambitious Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your specialist skills?

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Speech and Language Therapy Team at Salford Royal Hospital. This is a rotational post working across the following clinical areas: acute surgical and medical wards, neurology, stroke and major trauma.

You will be part of a supportive team of highly skilled clinicians, committed to delivering excellent patient care and fostering professional growth.

What we offer:

• Dedicated CPD time
• Peer-supported learning
• On-the-job coaching
• Clinical supervision from experienced, highly specialist SLTs
• Flexible working options

We welcome applications from clinicians who share our values and passion for patient care. Whether you're experienced or looking to grow your skills in areas such as dysphagia, we’re keen to support your development through tailored training and mentorship.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload and delivering assessment and rehabilitation for patients with dysphagia and/or communication impairments across the clinical areas covered within the rotation.  There is a strong emphasis on collaborative multidisciplinary team (MDT) working, ensuring integrated and patient-centred care.  The role includes access to FEES (Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) and Video fluoroscopy, supporting dysphagia assessment and management.

You will have opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement projects. The SLT Team has recently undertaken training in Quality Improvement methodology and now actively applies this approach to enhance service delivery. Requirements: A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Requirement to contribute to the weekend rota, supporting patients on the acute stroke wards

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk