Speech and Language Therapist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 05 February 2025

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to work in an adult hospital setting.

This post is a rotational post working across 3 settings; acute adult inpatient SLT teams at both of our main acute hospitals (The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital) and the inpatient Stroke Team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

We are a really friendly and supportive team and have excellent multidisciplinary links across the hospital and the community.

Main duties of the job

To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage shared inpatient caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner under the supervision and guidance of senior therapists. The majority of the inpatient work will be swallowing difficulties, with some opportunities to work with communication difficulties. The acute rotations will include working in a wide variety of areas - general medical, stroke, elderly care, respiratory, cardiac, renal, surgical, gastro and also allow opportunities to work alongside other specialist clinical teams such as end of life care, dementia, dental hygienist, social work. We share offices with our excellent dietetic colleagues who we enjoy working closely with.

About us

We welcome student SLT applications as well as working B5 SLTs who wish to move to this beautiful rural county. Based in picturesque Shropshire, minutes from the M54 and close to Birmingham and the Welsh borders.Both sites are accessible via train so can be suitable for non-drivers.

Experience of working with adults with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing is desired but not essential.

We have an established programme to develop NQP and dysphagia competencies. We are committed to tailoring training to individual's needs and offer opportunities for continuing professional development. We have access to an annual PGM to link us to the wider profession across the country. With regular Videofluroscopy and future FEES clinics there will be opportunities to observe and accompany your patients with these assessments. We offer and implement regular management and clinical supervision across the whole of therapies, as well as weekly huddles and monthly meetings allowing for group case discussions.

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SLT-042

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

myton oak road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

As required for entry into University for professional training
HCPC registered
Degree or equivalent in Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech & Language Therapy.

Experience

Essential

Broad range of student placements or postgraduate experience

Skills

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills
Relevant IT Skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

As required for entry into University for professional training
HCPC registered
Degree or equivalent in Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech & Language Therapy.

Experience

Essential

Broad range of student placements or postgraduate experience

Skills

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills
Relevant IT Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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