Speech and Language Therapist - Adults

Job overview

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated HCPC Registered Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist within the Adult Community and Learning and Disability Services. The service provides assessment and intervention for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties across community settings, including patient homes across North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, with a base in Bentilee. We are proud to be a welcoming and highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care supported by strong clinical leadership, compassionate management, and a commitment to professional development.

This is a dynamic and innovative role delivered through a partnership between Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT).

You will be employed by MPFT with clinical delivery being undertaken by NSCHT providing a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced specialist colleagues within a well-established service. This unique arrangement combines the strengths of both organisations and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, networking and collaborative working.

Applications are also welcomed from experienced Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists seeking a supported developmental pathway to Band 6.

You will be required to travel across settings to deliver care that best meet service users' needs.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting and rewarding role for a Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about person-centred care, reducing health inequalities and building therapeutic relationships.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with colleagues from psychology, occupational therapy, nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and social care to deliver quality care for adults with learning disabilities.

You will manage a caseload of adults with communication and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties, providing assessment, intervention, and management. You will work closely with individuals, their families, carers, and support networks to improve communication, safety, health outcomes, and quality of life.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting adults with communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
• Can work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Is willing to undertake relevant post-registration training and continuing professional development.

Why join us?

You'll join a welcoming and supportive team that values collaboration, authenticity, and mutual support. We promote a healthy work-life balance and provide opportunities to develop professionally while making a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities and their support networks.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description for further details on the role, the job specification is listed within this document.

To support you, we offer:

• 20% protected time each week for supervision, CPD, self-directed learning, service development or project work.
• A specialist adult learning disability caseload with opportunities to develop expertise in complex communication and dysphagia.
• Comprehensive clinical and management supervision tailored to your needs.
• Regular reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and clinical discussion opportunities.
• Access to CENs, conferences, specialist training, journal clubs and our in-house SLT forum.
• Strong partnerships with the local university, including opportunities to contribute to teaching, student placements, interviews and curriculum development.
• Opportunities to lead and contribute to service development, training, quality improvement projects and innovation.
• Excellent clerical support and access to communication and dysphagia assistants.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• A workplace buddy to support you as you settle into the role and local area.
• A friendly, experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• An NHS Trust committed to staff wellbeing, compassionate leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion.

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.