Overview
BAND6 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST Stroke services and neuro-oncology
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated speech and language therapist to join our team based in the South Tees locality, working across the stroke pathway. This post is ideal for someone already working as a Band 6 therapist to develop their skills and experience across stroke services or for a Band 5 with recent clinical experience, ready to take the next steps in their career journey. This is an exciting time to join as we work together with MDT colleagues across University Hospital Tees to develop the vision for future stroke service delivery. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop skills within the neuro-oncology service, walking alongside our speech and language specialist. You will be a team player, able to demonstrate commitment to learning and confident of working in a busy multidisciplinary team.
Depending on previous experience, you will be supported with training and competency development in dysphagia management including developing competencies within videofluoroscopy. We are committed to quality improvement, and you will be encouraged to join our team project development working groups. You will be supported by our friendly, experienced team of therapists, support workers and admin support.
Responsibilities
* Your main role will be to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service within the specialist area of stroke, with the opportunity, through a rotational programme, to work across the stroke pathway from the hyper-acute stage at The James Cook University Hospital, through to in-patient rehabilitation at the Redcar Primary Care Hospital and into the ESD team or in outpatient clinics.
* As part of this role, you will also participate in a rota to deliver a 6-day service to the acute stroke unit.
* In addition, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skills and clinical experience in neurological services, working alongside the specialist speech therapist for the neuro-oncology service.
* Regular support will be provided both from your line manager and through group clinical supervision. You will be encouraged to take an active role in service improvement, clinical governance and continuing professional development of self and others in leadership and mentorship.
* You will support and mentor speech therapy and rehabilitation support workers and students and, as you progress into your Band 6 role, will provide support and mentorship to our Band 5 staff. You will have the opportunity to be involved with attracting future candidates into the profession through participation in careers events and workshops and work experience placements.
* Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
Qualifications and experience
* Essential: Significant post-graduate experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders including after stroke and with other medical or neurological disorders; Experience of working within an NHS environment
* Desirable: Experience of carrying out videofluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing
Knowledge and skills
* Essential: Basic IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, e-mail, internet); Completed post-graduate dysphagia training and competencies; Experience of using healthcare digital systems and electronic patient records (e.g. systmone)
* Desirable: Leadership development training
Details
* Date posted: 11 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 328-JCSM-7426702
* Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Other information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to check for criminal convictions.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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