Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Neurology/Stroke
The closing date is 16 July 2025
Job summary
Band 6 - Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Stroke Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our enthusiastic, inclusive and forward-thinking team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. We are a team of 16 SLTs, working across a range of services including critical care, neurological services, general medicine and surgery, and ENT and Head & Neck services.
This post holder will responsible for providing assessment, therapy and education the patients with dysphagia and communication difficulties on the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) and Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU), as well as supporting more junior SLTs and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants (SLTA) and contributing to service development.
Main duties of the job
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Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders following stroke or other neurological conditions, as part of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.
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Manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, demonstrating clinical expertise in communication impairments and dysphagia management.
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Work collaboratively within a well-established team of SLTs, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based service.
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Support supervision, mentoring, and development of relevant team members including SLTAs.
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Participate in joint goal setting and care planning with patients, families, and members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), ensuring a person-centred, holistic approach to rehabilitation.
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Maintain documentation in line with local and national standards, including participation in audit and service evaluation activities.
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Contribute to the delivery of communication and swallowing training to staff, patients, and carers.
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Engage in service development initiatives and support implementation of new pathways or interventions in stroke and neurorehabilitation.
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Maintain own clinical CPD portfolio and actively participate in supervision and relevant clinical networks.
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While not essential, competencies in Videofluoroscopy (VF) and/or Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) would be desirable; training opportunities may be available for the right candidate.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities.
Our values:
- Compassionate
- Aspirational
- Resourceful
- Excellent
The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Details
Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7285602NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Natasha Bruce
natasha.bruce@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
01183225205
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