Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Acute
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Date: 2 days ago
City: Stockport
Contract type: Contractor

This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover an internal secondment. The post requires dysphagia competencies, however, for those working towards these, applications for this based on Annex 21 would be considered.
At Stepping Hill Hospital, the Speech and Language Therapy department boasts an SLT service on critical care, a specialist FEES service, and an acute frailty unit. Stockport NHS FT is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, experienced SLT to join our team.
The post holder will work as part of a supportive MDT delivering a service to inpatients with a range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. It will also involve working closely with the Trust’s multidisciplinary Nutritional Support Team, attending weekly meetings and ward rounds.
The successful applicant will have established skills in dysphagia. Skills and experience in videofluoroscopy, knowledge of tracheostomy patients and FEES are desirable but not essential. The candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach whilst meeting guidelines and standards.
You will receive monthly supervision with a senior SLT. You will also be responsible for supervising junior SLTs and SLTAs. There will be opportunity to contribute to and receive regular in-service training and other CPD opportunities.
This post will include 5 working days, flexible over a 7 day working rota. Where weekend working is involved an enhanced rate of pay is received.
To provide a safe, effective and consistently high quality Speech and Language Therapy service at Stockport Foundation Trust.
Manage a delegated caseload within the specialist area of acute hospital wards, including medical, surgical, trauma and orthopaedic and frailty wards. To assess, plan and implement patient centred, evidence-based interventions
To provide evidence-based care, education and information to patients, carers and health care professionals.
Contribute to the training and development of Speech and Language Therapy students, as well as supervising and supporting Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
To support and develop the Speech and Language Therapy service within specialist clinical areas
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits We Offer To You
For Further Information Please Contact
Claire Colbourn, Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist, on 0161 419 5270 or [email protected]
At Stepping Hill Hospital, the Speech and Language Therapy department boasts an SLT service on critical care, a specialist FEES service, and an acute frailty unit. Stockport NHS FT is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, experienced SLT to join our team.
The post holder will work as part of a supportive MDT delivering a service to inpatients with a range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. It will also involve working closely with the Trust’s multidisciplinary Nutritional Support Team, attending weekly meetings and ward rounds.
The successful applicant will have established skills in dysphagia. Skills and experience in videofluoroscopy, knowledge of tracheostomy patients and FEES are desirable but not essential. The candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach whilst meeting guidelines and standards.
You will receive monthly supervision with a senior SLT. You will also be responsible for supervising junior SLTs and SLTAs. There will be opportunity to contribute to and receive regular in-service training and other CPD opportunities.
This post will include 5 working days, flexible over a 7 day working rota. Where weekend working is involved an enhanced rate of pay is received.
To provide a safe, effective and consistently high quality Speech and Language Therapy service at Stockport Foundation Trust.
Manage a delegated caseload within the specialist area of acute hospital wards, including medical, surgical, trauma and orthopaedic and frailty wards. To assess, plan and implement patient centred, evidence-based interventions
To provide evidence-based care, education and information to patients, carers and health care professionals.
Contribute to the training and development of Speech and Language Therapy students, as well as supervising and supporting Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
To support and develop the Speech and Language Therapy service within specialist clinical areas
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits We Offer To You
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
For Further Information Please Contact
Claire Colbourn, Professional Lead Speech and Language Therapist, on 0161 419 5270 or [email protected]
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