About this role
Job summary
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a highly specialist service?
We are delighted to off a brand new role within our Speech and Language Therapy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and develop a unique specialist role, working across the renownedRobert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH), the Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries (MCSI), and community services in Oswestry.
This is a rare opportunity to work at the interface of specialist spinal injuries, dysphagia, communication disorders, voice, neurology and community rehabilitation, providing a diverse and rewarding caseload that supports both professional growth and clinical excellence.
Interested?
We warmly welcome informal conversations and visits from prospective applicants.
To find out more or arrange a visit, please contact the team on:
01743 261153 or 01691 404605
Come and be part of a team where specialist practice, innovation and excellent patient care go hand in hand.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with our Clinical Lead for Spinal Cord Injury Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with complex communication, swallowing and voice needs.
Your work will span a variety of clinical environments, including:
Specialist spinal injury services High Dependency Unit (HDU) General medical wards Outpatient voice clinics Neurological / general outpatient clinics Community settings
In addition, you will contribute to our expanding neuromuscular pathway and be actively involved in the ongoing development of a specialist speech and language therapy service within this well-established and nationally recognised MDT.
This role offers excellent opportunities to develop expertise in managing patients with highly complex presentations while working as part of a supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team.
The current suggested work plan includes; 1 session of outpatient voice clinic/week, 1 session of neuro/general outpatient clinic/week, 4 sessions on the wards across the hospital, 2 sessions within the neuromuscular service and 2 sessions of domiciliary community work. Total of 10 sessions per week or 5 days per week.
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
Work experience Essential
Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice - dysphagia, video fluoroscopy and tracheostomy Evidence of teaching/student experience Experience in audit and research
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post. Knowledge of current NHS strategy and plans Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance Evidence of Specialist level of clinical reasoning Knowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post
Skills Essential
Excellent written communication skills. IT skills relevant to the role
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.
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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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)