Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Shrewsbury & Oswestry
The closing date is 23 April 2026
Job summary
We have a wonderful opportunity to work as a specialist Speech and Language Therapist in beautiful Shropshire. The post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury and consists of two days in Shrewsbury and two days in the market town of Oswestry in the North West of the county.
The Shrewsbury days will include two days of domiciliary visits in and around the beautiful town of Shrewsbury, The remainder of the post is providing a two day domiciliary service to the Oswestry area.
We work across the whole of Shropshire to include 4 community hospitals and The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt orthopaedic hospital including their specialist spinal unit. We also provide a service into the ICS teams across the county.
We have clinical leads in the areas of Spinal injury, AAC, Dysfluency, Voice and dysphagia.
We are a hard working but friendly and supportive team working in an ever changing and fast paced environment. Given the nature of our caseloads, the range of disorders that we treat and the large geographical area that we cover, the post holder will need to be flexible and resilient, responding to the changing needs of the service on a daily basis.
We have regular clinical and management supervision, professional meetings and CPD sessions throughout the year.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive service to a defined geographical area in mid and North West Shropshire. They will work autonomously visiting patients in both care homes and patient's own homes and providing input to the local ICS teams in and around Oswestry.
You will be able to drive and have access to a vehicle as the area covered is extensive and rural. We do have dept. pool cars which can be booked for use on visits.
You will need to have dysphagia skills at a post graduate level as dysphagia makes up a large proportion of the patients we see. You will also have an opportunity to provide a broad range of communication therapy.
Additionally, we have access to regular Video fluoroscopy clinics and a burgeoning FEES clinic that we are in the process of developing further. It may be possible to attend these clinics with patients referred from your own caseload to enhance learning and to aid support the patient's management.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
02 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
223-SSL-734-E
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
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