Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist – Community Neurology

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated leader committed to delivering exceptional care? We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and forward-thinking Speech & Language Therapist to join our Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team as a Clinical Lead.

In this senior role, you will provide specialist assessment and evidence-based intervention for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders resulting from long-term neurological conditions, delivering care in both outpatient and domiciliary settings.

You will manage a complex caseload independently, taking responsibility for the full care pathway from assessment to outcome evaluation. As a clinical leader, you will support and supervise junior staff, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and provide expert training and guidance to colleagues, patients, and carers. Collaboration with the inpatient SLT service in Dudley will be key to ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team, shape the future of community neurorehabilitation, and make a meaningful difference through high-quality, patient-centred care.

Informal visits are warmly encouraged,come and meet our dedicated team and learn more about the service.

Please note: the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

?Watch our video to learn more about the role and the team:Dudley Rehab Service

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Deliver autonomous, specialist assessment and treatment for adults with long-term neurological and complex conditions.

• Lead on patient-centred goal setting, monitor progress using outcome measures, and adapt interventions accordingly.

• Provide advanced input into MDT decision-making and care planning.

• Support use of AAC systems and liaise with regional services where appropriate.

• Maintain professional standards and legal accountability within HCPC and RCSLT frameworks.

• Supervise SLT students and educate the wider MDT, including in complex cases such as end-of-life care.

Management Responsibilities:

• Line manage designated staff, overseeing performance, sickness, leave, and development.

• Monitor and manage waiting lists, workforce capacity, and service pressures.

• Lead incident investigations and support effective risk and governance management.

Communication:

• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records and patient reports.

• Communicate complex, sensitive information clearly to patients, families, and the MDT.

Research and Service Development:

• Lead and contribute to audits, service evaluations, and evidence-based practice development.

• Drive continuous improvement through service development initiatives and participation in governance processes.

Education and Training:

• Provide expert clinical supervision and training to therapy staff and junior SLTs.

• Lead internal training programs and CPD initiatives.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)