Speech and Language Therapist - Adults
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Stoke on Trent, ST2 0EUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
31 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated HCPC Registered Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist within the Adult Co...
This is an exciting and rewarding role for a Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about person-centred care, reducing health inequalities and building therapeutic relationships.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with colleagues from psychology, occupational therapy, nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and social care to deliver quality care for adults with learning disabilities.
You will manage a caseload of adults with communication and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties, providing assessment, intervention, and management. You will work closely with individuals, their families, carers, and support networks to improve communication, safety, health outcomes, and quality of life.
- Has experience supporting adults with communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
- Can work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Is willing to undertake relevant post-registration training and continuing professional development.
You'll join a welcoming and supportive team that values collaboration, authenticity, and mutual support. We promote a healthy work-life balance and provide opportunities to develop professionally while making a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities and their support networks.
Please see the job description for further details on the role, the job specification is listed within this document.
- 20% protected time each week for supervision, CPD, self-directed learning, service development or project work.
- A specialist adult learning disability caseload with opportunities to develop expertise in complex communication and dysphagia.
- Comprehensive clinical and management supervision tailored to your needs.
- Regular reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and clinical discussion opportunities.
- Access to CENs, conferences, specialist training, journal clubs and our in-house SLT forum.
- Strong partnerships with the local university, including opportunities to contribute to teaching, student placements, interviews and curriculum development.
- Opportunities to lead and contribute to service development, training, quality improvement projects and innovation.
- Excellent clerical support and access to communication and dysphagia assistants.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements.
- A workplace buddy to support you as you settle into the role and local area.
- A friendly, experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
- An NHS Trust committed to staff wellbeing, compassionate leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent.
- Post qualification courses in relevant area e.g. ALD
- Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of adults with LD
- Assessment and management of routine communication and dysphagia
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of acquired communication difficulties.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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