Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke services
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Band 5-6 (Senior) Speech and Language Therapist (depending on experience) - Stroke services An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated speech an...
Your main role will be to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service within the specialist area of stroke. You will work predominantly within the acute stroke unit pathway, with the potential for future rotation across to the community stroke rehab inpatient unit. There will also be the requirement for cross cover during periods of annual leave.
There may be opportunity, through a rotational programme, to work across other areas within the stroke pathway, if desirable.
Our speech therapy stroke services team covers the hyper-acute stage at The James Cook University Hospital, through to in-patient rehabilitation at the Redcar Primary Care Hospital and into the ESD team or in outpatient clinics.
As part of this role, you will also participate in a rota to deliver a 6-day service to the acute stroke unit.
In addition to existing dysphagia competency development, you will have the opportunity to further develop your dysphagia skills and clinical experience across a range of inpatient acute wards.
You will support and mentor speech therapy and rehabilitation support workers and students and, as you progress into your Band 6 role (depending on experience), will also provide support and mentorship to our Band 5 staff. You will have the opportunity to be involved with attracting future candidates into the profession through participation in careers events and workshops and works experience placements.
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Experience (Band 6)
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders including after stroke and with other medical disorders
- Experience of working within an NHS environment
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out videofluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing
Qualifications and Training (Band 6)
Essential
- Degree and licence to practice as a Speech & Language Therapist as approved by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Registration as a qualified Speech & Language Therapist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Leadership development training
Knowledge and skills (Band 6)
Essential
- Highly developed communication and listening skills
- Completed post-graduate dysphagia training and competencies
- Basic IT skills and competence (ability to use Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, e-mail and internet)
- Experience of using healthcare digital systems and electronic patient records (e.g. systmone)
Experience (Band 5)
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders including after stroke.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Qualifications and Training (Band 5)
Essential
- Degree and licence to practice as a Speech & Language Therapist as approved by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Registration as a qualified Speech & Language Therapist with the Health & Care Professions Council (or registration pending)
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Knowledge & Skills (Band 5)
Essential
- Highly developed communication and listening skills
- Basic IT skills (ability to use Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, e-mail and internet)
Desirable
- Post-graduate dysphagia training
- Experience of using electronic patient records and systems (e.g. systmone)
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First seen
17 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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