Specialist Speech & Language Therapist: Sponsorship Available

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Job Summary

As part of our Service Redesign, new posts have been developed to support our high risk patients who require a fast response in order to prevent hospital admissions where possible. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and experienced therapist to join the countywide Worcestershire Adult Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service, which covers Community Hospitals, Out-patient Clinics and Specialist Teams, with the aim of providing the optimum evidence-based service for the people of Worcestershire.

 

Full time fixed term 12 month Countywide post (part time or job share considered; minimum 0.4 WTE) will focus on Fast Response under the guidance of a Highly Specialist Clinical Lead, as well as working alongside experienced community SLT colleagues. Clinically, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and case management for patients with a range of communication disorders and dysphagia related to a variety of diagnoses and may maintain a small caseload.

 

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

Main duties of the job

A typical day will involve managing a caseload of fast response referrals in liaison with the Clinical Lead, prioritising visits across the county, raising any potential concerns regarding capacity and demand. You may also maintain a small general caseload based in the north of the county, working at a Specialist level, as well as having the opportunity to work clinically in inpatient settings.

 

You will work independently in the assessment and management of patients with communication and swallowing disorders, completing clinical documentation on our electronic records system.

 

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

 

You will liaise with other members of the team and MDT colleagues; support student placements; provide in service training for SLT colleagues and other professions in areas related to SLT, and participate in audits as required by the service and the Trust.

 

You will attend clinical and service meetings.

 

 

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Attainment of degree or equivalent, giving eligibility to practice as a Speech & Language Therapist
  • Evidence of recent CPD relevant to this post
  • Attainment of formal dysphagia competencies allowing independent assessment, treatment and full case management with this client group
  • Attainment of RCSLT NQP Competencies Framework allowing full membership of RCSLT
  • Current HCPC Registration
  • Current RCSLT Membership
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Current knowledge of assessment, treatment and case management for adult clients with complex communication 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

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work well in a team but also to use own initiative
  • Good time management
  • Ability to prioritise workload appropriately
  • Practical relevant IT skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of assessment, diagnosis and full case management of adults with communication disorders and dysphagia, in a range of settings
  • Recent clinical experience in the areas of specialist knowledge relevant for this post
  • Experience of delivering related training to other professionals

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of 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.

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 27 August 2025

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.