Senior / Speech & Language Therapist - Stroke
The closing date is 30 August 2025
Job summary
BAND 6 OR Band 5 to 6 development post: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST Stroke services and acute dysphagia
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated speech and language therapist to join our team based in the South Tees locality.
This post is ideal either for someone already working as a Band 5 or 6 therapist, ready to take the next steps in their career journey, or as a Band 5 graduate in a Band 5 to 6 development post.
Depending on previous experience, you will be supported with training and competency development in dysphagia management.
You will be a team player, able to demonstrate commitment to learning and confident of working in a busy multidisciplinary team.
We are committed to quality improvement, and you will be encouraged to join our team project development working groups.You will be supported by our friendly, experienced team of therapists, support workers and admin support.
The Adult Speech & Language Therapy service provides input to a range of specialist areas including Stroke, ENT, Head & Neck Cancer, Maxillo-facial Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neurorehabilitation and Neuro-oncology, plus the Regional Spinal Injuries Unit. The Trust also hosts the Middlesbrough MND Care Centre.
Adult acquired community speech and language therapy is also provided by the Directorate. Our main office base is at The James Cook University Hospital and also within the stroke team offices at Redcar Primary Care Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Your main role will be to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service within the specialist area of stroke, with the opportunity, through a rotational programme, to work across the stroke pathway from the hyper-acute stage at The James Cook University Hospital, through to in-patient rehabilitation at the Redcar Primary Care Hospital and into the ESD team or in outpatient clinics.
As part of this role, you will also participate in a rota to deliver a 6-day service to the acute stroke unit.
In addition, as your dysphagia training progresses, you will have the opportunity to further develop your dysphagia skills and clinical experience across a range of inpatient acute wards.
With time you will also be able to broaden your skills and experience within aspects of neurology to enable delivery of an integrated service across the neurology and acute stroke unit (NASU).
Regular support will be provided both from your line manager and through group clinical supervision. You will be encouraged to take an active role in service improvement, clinical governance and continuing professional development of self and others in leadership and mentorship.
You will support and mentor speech therapy and rehabilitation support workers and students and, as you progress into your Band 6 role, will provide support and mentorship to our Band 5 staff.
Must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-JCSM-7229912-B
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist (Stroke)
Hannah Devereux
01642854497
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