Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Community
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Shrewsbury, SY1 3NJ
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Join us in transforming rehabilitation and community care. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an ...
The post holder will bebased in Shrewsbury and willprovide servicesacross Shropshire,Telfordand Wrekin.The post includes three days within the CNRT and two days with the Adult Community SLT Service.
You willdeliverspeech and language therapy to adultswith communication and swallowing difficulties.Yourcaseload will cover a wide range of diagnoses including stroke,acquiredbrain injury, Parkinson's, Motor Neurone Disease, Dementia, and other long-term health conditions.
You will provideperson-centred, goal-focussed assessment and managementwith the aim of supporting people to maximise independence,participationand quality of life.
You willassistin service development includingquality improvement initiatives, audits, supporting students on placementanddelivering trainingprogrammes.
There are regular opportunities for continuing professional development both within and outside the teams.All SLTs have regular clinical and management supervision.We can refer tospecialistclinics including Videofluoroscopy, FEES and ENTand SLT-lednasendoscopyvoice clinicsand attending these appointmentswith your patientis encouraged.
The role offers excellent opportunitiesfordeveloping skills inmanaging a neurological caseload, supported by our friendly and experienced teams.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
If you would like to talk to us about this vacancy or arrange an informal visit, please contact Kadia Acres (CNRT) or Julie Harrison (Community Speech and Language therapy)
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexualorientationor religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - anda good worklife/home life balance.
Training and Qualificatons
Essential
- Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification
- Current registration with HCPC
- Post graduate certificate in dysphagia (or equivalent substantial experience and experiential training to demonstrate skills)
- To be eligible for Certified membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. ie.to have completed all NQP competencies
- Evidence of post graduate training/CPD in areas of acquired neurological communication and swallowing disorders
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying out specialist assessment and intervention within area of acquired neurological communication and swallowing disorders.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- Experience of supervising and giving feedback to others e.g. students, qualified staff and rehabilitation assistants.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to neurological assessment and rehabilitation.
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Skilled in the use of IT, including Microsoft 365 and Apps/programmes used in the assessment, treatment and management of clients with communication difficulties.
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
13 August 2026
Last checked
17 August 2026
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