Job summary
Speech and Language Therapist - Band 6
The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent provides assessment and treatment for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties in community settings, including patients' own homes. We offer dysphagia, communication, and voice assessment and intervention, supported by strong leadership and compassionate management.
Are You Looking for a Unique Opportunity to Make a Difference?
We have an exciting permanent Band 6 role available, created due to internal team progression. The role is 37.5 hours per week and will cover our North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent patch, with the base at Bentilee.
Main duties of the job
What We're Looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, independently practicing clinician who is committed to delivering excellent patient care. You should be happy to travel to see patients in locations that suit them best, engage effectively with patients and their families, and provide both face-to-face and telephone appointments.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Registered Speech and Language Therapist
Willingness to undertake post-registration training relevant to the role
Commitment to attending Clinical Excellence Networks relevant to the post
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why Join Us?
We are a supportive and forward-thinking team, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. This role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a real impact in the community.
We know that competition within the SLT job market is fierce! As such, we would like to offer you a range of benefits associated with working with us:
20% protected time each week for supervisions, CPD, self-directed learning or project work.
Strong links with the local university which is soon to offer an undergraduate masters degree in SLT. This includes opportunities to be involved in the course syllabus, lecturing, student placements and interviews
Opportunities to access CENs, training, mentoring, peer support groups, conferences, our journal club and our own inhouse SLT forum
Comprehensive clinical and management supervision to suit your needs
A workplace buddy to help you settle into the role and area
Great clerical support and access to communication and dysphagia assistants
The opportunity to be autonomous in your own clinic diaryand flexible working arrangements
An NHS trust with a great ethos of caring for staff and patients, and a strong commitment to embracing EDI values
A team of SLTs with experience where you can be yourself with non-judgemental positive regard offered to you without question
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a compassionate and skilled team, wed love to hear from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why Join Us?
We are a supportive and forward-thinking team, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. This role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a real impact in the community.
We know that competition within the SLT job market is fierce! As such, we would like to offer you a range of benefits associated with working with us:
20% protected time each week for supervisions, CPD, self-directed learning or project work.
Strong links with the local university which is soon to offer an undergraduate masters degree in SLT. This includes opportunities to be involved in the course syllabus, lecturing, student placements and interviews
Opportunities to access CENs, training, mentoring, peer support groups, conferences, our journal club and our own inhouse SLT forum
Comprehensive clinical and management supervision to suit your needs
A workplace buddy to help you settle into the role and area
Great clerical support and access to communication and dysphagia assistants
The opportunity to be autonomous in your own clinic diaryand flexible working arrangements
An NHS trust with a great ethos of caring for staff and patients, and a strong commitment to embracing EDI values
A team of SLTs with experience where you can be yourself with non-judgemental positive regard offered to you without question
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a compassionate and skilled team, wed love to hear from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent
- Post qualification courses in communication disorders
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of acquired communication disorders
- Assessment and management of routine dysphagia
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of acquired communication difficulties.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent
- Post qualification courses in communication disorders
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of acquired communication disorders
- Assessment and management of routine dysphagia
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of acquired communication difficulties.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
