Job overview

Speech and Language Therapist Advanced Practitioner – Band 7

The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent provides assessment and treatment for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties in community settings, including patients’ own homes. We offer dysphagia, communication, and voice assessment and intervention, supported by strong leadership and compassionate management.

Are You Looking for a Unique Opportunity to Make a Difference?

We are excited to offer a permanent opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist Advanced Practitioner. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) will allow you to make a real difference across the North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent area, with a base in Bentilee. You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of patients, contribute to service development and take a leading role in shaping the delivery of speech and language therapy within the community.

Main duties of the job

What We’re Looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist who is able to work independently and is committed to delivering excellent patient care. The post holder will provide specialist assessment, intervention and advice in the clinical areas of communication, dysphagia and voice.

You will be responsible for a defined population of service users across a variety of settings, including clinics, patients’ homes and care homes. The role involves assessing complex needs and developing, implementing and evaluating appropriate care and support packages.

The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload and contribute to supervision, training and leadership within the team. They will also work with the leadership team on delegated management tasks and contribute to service development and improvement.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates initiative, creativity in problem solving and strong clinical competence. You should be happy to travel to see patients in locations that suit them best and engage effectively with patients and their families. The post holder will be expected to consistently demonstrate the values of the Partnership Trust.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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