Allied Health Professionals - Specialist Speech & Language Therapist- Stroke Inpatients

  • Department Stroke Inpatients
  • Salary £38,682.00 – £46,580 per annum
  • Closing Date 14/08/2025
  • Location The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
  • Job ref 223-SPT-580
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Fixed term: 11 months (Until 31st May 2026)
  • Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (working between Monday- Friday with weekend shift on rota basis)

Job overview

BAND 6 FIXED TERM or SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY until May 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapy Inpatients Stroke and Rehabilitation team at the Princess Royal Hospital. 

The successful candidate must have experience of working with adults with complex acquired disorders of communication and swallowing.

We are looking for an individual who has an excellent understanding of evidenced based-practice within the speciality of stroke rehabilitation. The ability to influence and implement best-practice, to ensure we are continuously improving the quality of services provided to patients across the pathways.

The post is full time at 37.5hours between Monday to Friday, with participation in the weekend rota on the stroke unit. 

Informal visits and telephone discussions are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Our Inpatient Stroke and Rehabilitation team  is a friendly and dynamic group of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Assistant Practitioners, with  a Dietitian starting soon. 

As such, this role offers a great opportunity to work with a broad range of professions to drive forward excellent integrated stroke care for the patient's we serve.  

The post holder will be responsible for the clinical supervision and mentorship of Band 5 SLT colleagues, SLT students and therapy support worker staff.  You will be required to deliver training within our therapy structure.

We are fortunate to offer our patients a 7 day stroke therapy service, at present from a SLT perspective we offer a 6 day service. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in this work pattern.

Working for our organisation

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

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

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.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
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Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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