# Speech and Language Therapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Newcastle Upon Tyne
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-23T13:53:00.521Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Freeman_Hospital/The_Newcastle_upon_Tyne_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community_Speech_Therapy/Community_Speech_Therapy-v8172208
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8172208?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

To provide specialist speech & language therapy interventions for patients on the in-patient stroke rehabilitation ward. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcome for patients following stroke. Also, at Freeman Hospital to provide assessment and management of patients with other diagnosis in the acute phase of their recovery i.e. medical, cardi, and respiratory wards. We use Videofluorscopy and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing to assess dysphagia and we are one of the leading units in the North of England to use Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation in the treatment of dysphagia.  The Adult Speech & Language Therapy Team is full of expertise across a large range of specialist areas. Our successful candidate will be very well supported in their journey to becoming a Specialist; achieving Dysphagia competencies is a priority.

- Interview Date: 18 August 2026
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.  Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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### Main duties of the job

- To assess stroke patients on the rehabilitation unit
- To assess patients with other conditions on a range of wards
- To provide care plans
- To provide intervention where appropriate
- To advise ward staff and relatives on strategies for eating and drinking and communication

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

- To work alongside more experienced Speech & Language Therapists in providing a specialised service to patients with acquired neurologicalcommunication and swallowing problems in a stroke rehabilitation setting

## Person Specification

### Skills & Abilities

**Essential**

- Basic teaching, training and presentation skills
- Good communication skills
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Ability to assess communication disorders
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills

### Knowledge & Experience

**Essential**

- Undergraduate or previous speech and language therapy experience including work with an adult caseload
- Knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in adults Familiarity with a range of assessments and therapeutic approaches for adults
- Awareness of dysphagia management
- Some experience of working with teams

**Desirable**

- Audit and research principles
- Dysphagia assessment
- Previous work experience with adults

### Qualifications & Education

**Essential**

- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
- Licence to Practice from RCSLT
- Valid driving licence

**Desirable**

- Undergraduate dysphagia modules

## Documents

- [jd&ps (pdf, 521.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10481732)
- [newcastle staff benefits (pdf, 274.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2721)
- [behaviour and civility charter (pdf, 93.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2922)

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