Job summary
- Main area
- Speech & Language Therapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 176-F-7713337
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Peterborough
Band 6
Job overview
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Stroke
Part time / Full time
Band: 6
Base: Peterborough City Hospital
This exciting post would suit an SLT with existing experience including in another setting. We would consider part or full time. We would also consider a development post, where full training would be given to meet the requirements of this role.
This role will provide specialist skills on to the stroke unit, supporting both communication and swallowing. There will be opportunities to participate in the regular video-fluoroscopy clinics and FEES service.
The Speech and Language therapy team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust are a friendly and supportive team. We have regular cross-site team meetings with a strong focus on CPD, on a range of dysphagia and communication topics.
For informal enquiries please contact: Hazel Ferreira- Speech and Language Therapy Service Lead on 01480 423130
Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
Main duties of the job
This specialist SLT role works within the stroke MDT providing enhanced skills in the field of post stroke speech, communication and swallowing problems.
They provide specialist and bespoke clinical assessment, management and rehabilitation plans. They support mental capacity assessments and advise the MDT on risks and prognosis to enable effective patient flow, risk identification and management whilst an acute inpatient. They act within own scope of practice and escalate when support is required with overall management plan.
Working for our organisation
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech and Language Qualification –Degree or equivalent.
- Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Post Graduate Dysphagia Qualification or equivalent in-house training to RCSLT Competencies or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of Completion of relevant specialist short courses or equivalent in-house training.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders within an acute or community setting.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supporting junior staff, students or clinical assistants.
- Experience of running training sessions on communication and/or swallowing issues to other health and social care professionals.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of varying approaches to the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia including instrumental assessments (Video fluoroscopy / FEES).
- Knowledge of adult communication impairments and swallowing problems to a specialist level.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member as well as to work independently and manage own caseload
- Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
- Understands the principle of confidentiality
- Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations, monitor and manage own stress levels and seek support as required
- Strong belief in CPD and reflective practice.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Hazel Ferreira
- Job title
- Adult Speech & Language Therapy Services Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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