Specialist Speech Therapist - RJAH
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 12/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to develop advanced clinical skills within a highly specialist service. The role involves delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for adults with complex communication, swallowing, and voice needs across various clinical environments, including spinal injury services and community settings. You will contribute to the expanding neuromuscular pathway and the development of a specialist speech and language therapy service, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Essential criteria
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Excellent written communication skills.
- IT skills relevant to the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Excellent written communication skills.
- IT skills relevant to the role
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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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:
[phone number removed] or [phone number removed]
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.
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