Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, Stroke Team
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
King's Lynn, PE30 4ET
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Stroke Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King'...
- To utilise specialist skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of acquired communication and swallowing disorders within stroke speciality.
- To work predominantly on our acute stroke unit but also providing support to the acute medical wards as required.
- To work closely within the community and acute stroke multidisciplinary teams including external agencies such as the Stroke Association
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Attainment of recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy as recognised by RCLST and HCPC
- Current Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Evidence of successful completion of at least foundation level dysphagia competencies
- Evidence of ongoing CPD to meet regulatory body professional standards
Desirable
- Membership of RCLST
- Membership of any relevant special interest groups (CENs)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with dysphagia at post graduate level
- Significant experience of working with acquired communication difficulties
- Evidence of effective working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in delivering education and training packages
- Experience of using Videofluoroscopy and/or FEES to inform patient management
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- High level of competency in the assessment and management of adults with a range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders
- Ability to prioritise and manage a large caseload effectively
- Able to work independently and recognise when to seek support for clinical issues
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to other professionals in both formal and informal environments in an appropriate and accessible manner
Desirable
- To have knowledge of national policies, guidelines and standards relevant to client group
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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