Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join the Inpatient Stroke and Early Supported Discharge (ESD)  team.  The post is 0.8 WTE to be worked across the 2 services. 

The inpatient service  is currently based at the Princess Royal Hospital Telford. The ESD service  is community based working from the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. 

This post holder will join other Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitian and assistants.

They will support clinical pathways, keep up to date with evidence based practice, drive service development and support more junior staff. The post holder will have clinical experience in Stroke/ Neurology and previously successful implementation of service improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist to make an impact on patients' Stroke recovery through assessment and treatment along the clinical pathway from Acute/ Subacute setting into the ESD team. 

 Development of specific clinical competencies e.g. Video Fluoroscopy can be supported for the right candidate if required.
This role will be supported with their clinical learning and development by our Band 8a Instrumental Assessment & Complex Dysphagia SLT.

This role will have a band 7 SLT job share partner for the inpatient service and work with a Band 6 SLT in the ESD team. 

Main duties of the job

To lead and provide expert SLT care to patient in the inpatient stroke and ESD teams. To provide swallowing and communication assessments and treatments as per SSNAP standards. 
To provide support and education to colleagues both within and outside of the teams. To demonstrate evidence of clinical expertise in this field and working to evidence based practice

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.