Speech & Language Therapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an
innovative and well-motivated therapist to join the countywide Worcestershire
Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service, working 37.5 hours a week over 5
days.

You will be integral to the continued
development of this Service into a high performing, well respected provider of
timely, safe and effective Speech and Language Therapy, therefore we require an
ambitious, enthusiastic and creative individual who is self-driven and who also
works well within a team.

You will work across out-patient clinics and
community hospital wards where you will be supported through your RCSLT
mentoring programme by senior therapists and will be given the opportunity to
commence training in achieving your dysphagia competences as well as other
relevant continued professional development.

You will receive excellent management and peer
supervision.

There is potential
for some working from home, and we are happy to consider requests for flexible
working to suit both the service and the individual.

Main duties of the job

A
typical day may involve working face to face in a clinic, hospital or
domiciliary setting, or from home using telehealth or carrying out clinical or
other admin tasks.

You
will work independently in the assessment and treatment of clients with
communication disorders under the guidance of more senior colleagues, writing
reports and completing clinical documentation on our electronic notes system.

You
will formulate individual therapy programmes targeting realistic patient-led
goals, as well as offering support and education to carers/families.

You
will attend MDTs and other clinical and service meetings.

You
will provide training to colleagues on a formal or informal basis.

You
will receive training and supervision and will engage in self-directed
learning.

Our previous
post holder has the following to say:

“Within this role I have been able to develop my skills in working
with communication and dysphagia patients in a community setting, with support
from the team members in the service. This has led me to see more complex
patients with increasing confidence and supported me in my professional
development.”

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree, or equivalent, giving eligibility to practise as a Speech and Language Therapist
• HCPC Registration
• RCSLT membership
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of assessment, treatment and case management for adult clients with communication and voice disorders and dysphagia
• Evidence of a clear awareness and understanding of current national, local, professional and clinical initiatives and developments as relevant to this post
• Demonstrable knowledge of the work of relevant organisations within the voluntary sector in the support of adults with acquired communication disorders and/or dysphagia

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience within inpatient and outpatient settings of independent assessment, treatment, and case management of adults with a range of communication disorders
• Knowledge and experience of assessment and case management of adults with dysphagia

Desirable

• Practical experience in the education/training of others

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good time management
• Ability to prioritise workload appropriately
• Practical relevant IT skills

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role

Closing Date: 2 August 2026