Speech and Language Therapist CIC - Acute and Stroke Wards
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to work across acute general wards and stroke/neuro-rehabilitation units. You will assess and intervene for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, managing a varied caseload with senior support. The position involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient assessment, rehabilitation planning, and discharge processes. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in dysphagia, stroke, and neuro-rehabilitation within a supportive team.
Key responsibilities
- Provide assessment, management and treatment to patients with swallowing and/or communication problems within the stroke and acute SLT team with senior support.
- Contribute (where appropriate) service audits, quality improvement projects with senior support.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary framework to achieve integrated care for patients.
- Regularly attend and contribute to patient and family meetings, both face to face and via video.
- Write high quality patient reports, including discharge reports for inpatients and community patients.
- Cover other areas within the wider SLT as and when required.
Essential criteria
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Registered with HCPC.
- On-going membership with the RCSLT.
- Evidence of formal training/self-study/ specialist experience to post graduate level in dysphagia
- RCSLT code of conduct and professional standards
- Knowledge of local and national drivers in stroke and how they relate to SLT practice.
- Knowledge of RCSLT Clinical guidelines in regards to progressive neurological conditions, dementia, ABI & Stroke
- Knowledge of swallowing and communication disorders, including Dysarthria, Dysphasia, Dyspraxia, Dysphagia, and Dysphonia.
- Knowledge of Evidence based and modern therapy techniques with stroke and progressive neurological population.
- To demonstrate a breadth of knowledge with decision making underpinned by current evidence
- Ability to carry out and analyse results of various assessments appropriate for different clients, relating to age, disorder, standardisation, etc
- IT ability, including word processing, presentation skills, ability to access software packages and ability to effectively use telemedicine.
- Negotiation and problem solving ability, in order to prioritise for assessment and intervention
- Skills in motivation of clients and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process.
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management within the stroke population
- Willingness to learn and be a reflective practitioner.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent time management, organisational and administration skills.
- Support equality and value diversity
- Ability to maintain concentration in a range of clinical environments and withstand interruptions and unexpected changes to work patterns.
- Able to travel across North Cumbria to support the stroke service as required by the team lead.
- Experience of organising, managing and prioritising a clinical caseload.
- Experience of working as part of a MDT.
- Experience of working with other professionals and agencies.
- Experience of assessment and management of swallowing including experience in using instrumental assessment outcomes to inform therapy.
- Experience of working with stroke survivors.
- Experience of working in a fast paced, ward setting.
- Delivering training to others e.g. carers and other AHPs.
- Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and SLT role in the process.
- Good working knowledge of prognostic indicators in stroke and how this impacts on SLT care.
- Clinical governance as it affects clinical practice, in line with national and local drivers.
- Good working knowledge of Feed at Risk issues and the role of SLT in this process.
Desirable criteria
- Newly Qualified Practictioner RCSLT certification
- Experience of evidence based rehabilitation approaches
- Videofluoroscopy competencies
- MBSImp training
- Experience of service evaluation and redesign
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Speech and Language Therapist CIC - Acute and Stroke Wards
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to work across our acute general wards and stroke/neuro-rehabilitation units, providing assessment and intervention for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. You will manage a varied caseload, with support and supervision from senior Speech and Language Therapists, developing your clinical skills in working with patients with acquired conditions including stroke, neurological disorders, frailty, and acute medical presentations.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will contribute to patient assessment, rehabilitation planning, and discharge processes, helping to ensure safe and effective care throughout the patient pathway. You will provide communication and swallowing interventions appropriate to your level of competence, support patients and carers, and work closely with colleagues across the acute and rehabilitation settings.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in dysphagia, stroke, and neuro-rehabilitation within a supportive team. You will receive regular supervision, access to continuing professional development opportunities, and support to build competence and confidence
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