Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Dudley, DY1 2HQ
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Acute) Fixed-Term Post We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and...
The successful applicant will demonstrate: Experience working within an adult acute setting. Competence in the assessment and management of dysphagia. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work effectively and flexibly within a busy environment. A strong commitment to multidisciplinary team working. Working alongside experienced SLT colleagues and the wider MDT, you will have access to specialist support, regular supervision and opportunities to further develop advanced clinical skills. The role involves delivering a high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service to adults within acute care, including specialist assessment, treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders, planning rehabilitation programmes, supporting discharge planning and providing expert advice to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
To provide an effective and efficient speech and language therapy service to adults in an Acute setting. You will manage a specialist adult caseload in this clinical area. Duties will include providing a specialist level of clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with swallowing and/or communication difficulties, planning therapy programmes and discharge of patients.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such asethnically diverse,disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Member of RCSLT
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of attendance on relevant specialist courses
- Post graduate dysphagia training
Desirable
- Member of RCSLT CEN relevant to client group
Experience
Essential
- IT/keyboard skills
- Proven relevant clinical experience at post graduate level
- Experience of multi disciplinary team working
- Experience of managing complex cases
Desirable
- Experience of supervising undergraduate SLT students
- Experience of devising and delivering training to multi-disciplinary team
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Good analytical and reflection skills
- Good presentation skills written and verbal
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Awareness of principles of clinical governance and audit
- Flexible approach to therapy situations
- Demonstrates knowledge of confidentiality
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for the role
- Caring and empathetic
- Ability to reflect upon and critically appraise staff and own performance
- Well-developed concentration skills
Planning Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good time management
- Evidence of organisational skills
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
- Flexibly work across locations or across 7 days as needed
- Able to work under pressure
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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