Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Stoke and community)
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford, M6 8FTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
We have a great opportunity for an individual who has a passion for Speech and Language Therapy to join our stroke and community teams team in Salford...
- Attendance at MDT meetings.
- Access to objective swallow assessments and training to participate FEES and Videofluoroscopy clinics.
- Contribution to research and innovative treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Contribution to Quality Improvement projects and service development to ensure we deliver a high quality, safe, effective service for our patients.
- Dedicated time for CPD including leadership development
- Experience of managing patients who have had a stroke. Knowledge and skill in FEES and videofluoroscopy are also desirable but training can be given.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a motivated and progressive SLT service who are continuously striving towards best-practice care. We are passionate about providing high quality care for our patients. You will receive regular supervision and CPD opportunities, including training and mentorship.
You should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or recognised equivalent qualification
- Post-basic qualification/ specialist competencies in dysphagia (RCSLT Level C/Proficient Level)
- Evidence of successful completion of relevant short courses
- Clinical Educator training
Desirable: - Training / Experience of videofluoroscopy; - Training / Experience of FEES
Professional Registration
Essential: - HCPC registration
Desirable: - Member RCSLT
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience of working with adults with acquired neurological conditions
- Post qualification experience of working with a neuro caseload
- Experience of assessing and managing complex communication disorders, including AAC
- Experience of assessing and managing complex swallowing disorders
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
- Ability to speak another language relevant to the population of Greater Manchester/ Experience working with interpreters
- Participation in research
- Membership of relevant CENs/RCSLT hubs
- Audit experience
- Leadership experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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