Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Stroke and Neurology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Speech and Language Therapist to join the dedicated Stroke and Neurology Team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide assessment and therapy for stroke and neurological inpatients at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, focusing on acute recovery. They will work within a high-performing multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to develop competencies in dysphagia management. This position is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced therapists.
Essential criteria
- Member of the Healthcare Professions Council
- Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences
- Certificate to practise
Desirable criteria
- Post basic Dysphagia Training
- Training in neurological Conditions
- Knowledge & Experience
- Experience of working within adult Stroke and acquired neurological communication disorders as a student or qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Experience working with neurological dysphagia.
- Personal Attributes & Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships
- Strong commitment to personal development
- Able to work as a member of multidisciplinary and Speech and Language Therapy Teams
- Flexibility in approach to working
- Well motivated with a positive attitude to developing the service
- Qualifications & Training
- Member of the Healthcare Professions Council
- Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences
- Certificate to practise
- Post basic Dysphagia Training
- Training in neurological Conditions
- Knowledge & Experience
- Experience of working within adult Stroke and acquired neurological communication disorders as a student or qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Experience working with neurological dysphagia.
- Personal Attributes & Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships
- Strong commitment to personal development
- Able to work as a member of multidisciplinary and Speech and Language Therapy Teams
- Flexibility in approach to working
- Well motivated with a positive attitude to developing the service
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Stroke and Neurology
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified or suitably experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated Stroke and Neurology Team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH). The post holder will work within a high performing MDT across and be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary providing assessment and therapy for existing stroke and neurological inpatients.
The Therapy team on the HASU/ASU has already been recognised for delivering high quality care to patients. The post holder will be crucial in providing timely assessment and intensive rehabilitation during the acute recovery from stroke.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be offered the chance to gain experience in:
Acute Stroke Service at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
There may be the opportunity to also gain experience working in the Inpatient Rehabilitation stroke unit at Mexborough Montagu.
The successful post holder will be part of a positive and proactive integrated therapy team providing specialist assessments and rehabilitation for patients with acquired communication impairments and dysphagia. They will be supported to develop competencies is dysphagia management as required.
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