Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Stroke Inpatients
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 11 months (Until 31st May 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (working between Monday- Friday with weekend shift on rota basis)
- Job ref
- 223-SPT-580
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Telford
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist- Stroke Inpatients
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
BAND 6 FIXED TERM or SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY until May 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapy Inpatients Stroke and Rehabilitation team at the Princess Royal Hospital.
The successful candidate must have experience of working with adults with complex acquired disorders of communication and swallowing.
We are looking for an individual who has an excellent understanding of evidenced based-practice within the speciality of stroke rehabilitation. The ability to influence and implement best-practice, to ensure we are continuously improving the quality of services provided to patients across the pathways.
The post is full time at 37.5hours between Monday to Friday, with participation in the weekend rota on the stroke unit.
Informal visits and telephone discussions are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Our Inpatient Stroke and Rehabilitation team is a friendly and dynamic group of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Assistant Practitioners, with a Dietitian starting soon.
As such, this role offers a great opportunity to work with a broad range of professions to drive forward excellent integrated stroke care for the patient's we serve.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical supervision and mentorship of Band 5 SLT colleagues, SLT students and therapy support worker staff. You will be required to deliver training within our therapy structure.
We are fortunate to offer our patients a 7 day stroke therapy service, at present from a SLT perspective we offer a 6 day service. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in this work pattern.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- Registered with Health Care Professions Council and RCSLT
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Evidence of teaching / presentation experience
- Experience in audit and research
Desirable criteria
- Experience of integrated working
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Fiona Carver
- Job title
- Therapy Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01952641222
- Additional information
Ext Number 4101
Job-share Partner Abby Foxcroft [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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