Speech and Language Therapist - Inpatient Mental Health Services
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Shrewsbury, SY3 8DS
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Please note - this post is fixed term until 31st March 2028 Are you a dysphagia competent, highly skilled HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapis...
Resilience is key, as it is a challenging yet highly rewarding role. As a specialist Band 6 SLT on our inpatient mental health wards, you will be expected to:
- Deliver expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health inpatient adults/older adults with communication and dysphagia needs.
- Manage a complex caseload autonomously, often working without direct supervision (but with regular access to B7 & B6 peer SLT support).
- Work collaboratively within a specialist mental health multidisciplinary team to support holistic patient centred care and recovery.
- Provide supervision and training to junior staff and contribute to SLT service development where appropriate.
- Use evidence-based approaches and specialist tools (e.g. AAC).
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 be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Post-graduate dysphagia qualification.
- Unrestricted Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
- CPD Folder evidence of ongoing learning/development.
Desirable
- Member of RCSLT regional Clinical Excellence Network (CEN) appropriate to specialist area of post.
- Trained in objective dysphagia assessment (e.g. cervical auscultation, videofluoroscopy/ FEES).
Experience
Essential
- Experience with autonomous assessment and management of adults with communication difficulties (e.g. LD, dementia, neurodivergence).
- Experience working with patients with complex mental health needs.
- Experience with autonomous assessment and management of a wide range of dysphagia presentations.
- Experience as qualified practitioner in more than one area of the profession in which they practise.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health and/or learning disability inpatient services.
- Experience of and ability to carry out clinical audit.
- Experience of supervising SLT assistants.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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