About this role
Job summary
To provide specialist speech & language therapy interventions for patients on the in-patient stroke rehabilitation ward. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcome for patients following stroke. Also, at Freeman Hospital to provide assessment and management of patients with other diagnosis in the acute phase of their recovery i.e. medical, cardi, and respiratory wards. We use Videofluorscopy and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing to assess dysphagia and we are one of the leading units in the North of England to use Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation in the treatment of dysphagia.The Adult Speech & Language Therapy Team is full of expertise across a large range of specialist areas. Our successful candidate will be very well supported in their journey to becoming a Specialist; achieving Dysphagia competencies is a priority.
Interview Date: 18 August 2026 37 hours 30 minutes/week
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Main duties of the job
To assess stroke patients on the rehabilitation unit To assess patients with other conditions on a range of wards To provide care plans To provide intervention where appropriate To advise ward staff and relatives on strategies for eating and drinking and communication
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
To work alongside more experienced Speech & Language Therapists in providing a specialised service to patients with acquired neurologicalcommunication and swallowing problems in a stroke rehabilitation setting
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Registered with Health & Care Professions Council Licence to Practice from RCSLT Valid driving licence
Desirable
Undergraduate dysphagia modules
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Undergraduate or previous speech and language therapy experience including work with an adult caseload Knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in adults Familiarity with a range of assessments and therapeutic approaches for adults Awareness of dysphagia management Some experience of working with teams Some experience of working with teams
Desirable
Audit and research principles Dysphagia assessment Previous work experience with adults
Skills & Abilities Essential
Basic teaching, training and presentation skills Good communication skills Good organisation and time management skills Ability to assess communication disorders Excellent computer skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)