Speech and Language Therapist Specialist

3 weeks ago


Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing high-quality interventions to patients with disorders of communication and swallowing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, managing, and treating adults with dysphagia, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They will also be expected to provide clinical leadership to junior staff members and support student placements.

The ideal candidate will have a recognized Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification, be registered with the HCPC, and be a member of the RCSLT. They will also have a wide range of CPD activities, particularly in the specialist area of dysphagia, and a postgraduate qualification or training in this area.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Assessing and managing patients with dysphagia, using advanced evidence-based and patient-centered principles
  • Providing high-quality interventions, including assessment, management, and treatment
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients
  • Providing clinical leadership to junior staff members and supporting student placements
  • Participating in quality improvement initiatives and contributing to the development of the inpatient dysphagia service

Working for Our Organisation

We are a large NHS Foundation Trust, providing care to a population of over 400,000 people. We are committed to delivering excellent care to our patients and are passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

  • Recognized Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
  • HCPC registration
  • Registered member of RCSLT
  • Wide range of CPD activities, particularly in the specialist area of dysphagia
  • Postgraduate qualification or training in dysphagia

Desirable Criteria

  • Relevant Masters-level studies
  • Clinical Supervisor training

Experience and Abilities

Essential Criteria

  • Minimum two years postgraduate experience with adult caseload
  • Experience as an autonomous dysphagia therapist
  • Able to manage own caseload/s
  • Experience of teaching other staff
  • Experience of working in the specialist area
  • Experience of working in acute/community setting with a multi-agency team

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience of several specialist areas of work
  • Experience of managing staff and other resources
  • Experience of presentations to a range of audiences
  • Clinical education of students, assistants, or other staff
  • Involvement in research


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