Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke Pathway
The closing date is 10 November 2025
We are looking for a motivated Speech and Language Therapists to work across the Stroke and Neuro Pathways at DBTH, as part of a dedicated and specialist MDT. Starting on HASU/ASU this pathway also includes the specialist, purpose built, Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Montagu Hospital. There is also the option to work part time or full time and consideration of flexible working patterns. Where you work on the pathway is negotiable and we will endeavour to accommodate personal preferences.
The DBTH Stroke/Neuro sites consists of:
* HASU – DRI
* Neurological outliers at DRI and Bassetlaw Hospital
The roles encompass HASU/Acute Stroke ward weekend working. This is currently approximately one weekend in every five. Enhancement is paid for weekend working, days are taken off in the week with a flexible approach to meet the individual needs of staff and support a healthy work‑life balance.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have specialist experience and have a post basic qualification in dysphagia. A flexible and pro‑active approach is essential for this post, as are excellent communication and team working skills.
As well as the delivery of specialist assessments and treatment this post will support the Band 7 Clinical SLT Lead and the existing Senior Speech and Language Therapists with the operational management of Speech and Language Therapy team. You will contribute to the education, training and development of the Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Multidisciplinary staff and students. The role will also include undertaking professional development appraisals and service evaluation including audit.
As well as being part of the Stroke Team, you will be part of the wider Adult SLT Service which will give you access to an SLT professional lead, voice specialist including voice clinic if needed, head and neck specialists and general acute ward specialists.
The service has access to videofluoroscopy and FEES and uses Ampcare.
The Stroke Pathway has an SSNAP A‑rating for Patient Centred Patient Journey with the Rehab Team was Highly Commended at the 2022‑23 Trust wide Star Awards.
There is full senior support and a structured supervision, peer review and CPD process. As a teaching hospital we support enthusiastic and innovative staff with research aspirations and a desire to be involved in quality improvement initiatives.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work develop excellent working relationships
* Ability to work in a team
* Flexibility in approach to working
* Demonstrate core values of Trust – 'We care'
Qualifications/Training
* Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences.
* Certificate to practise.
* Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
* Member of the Healthcare Professions Council.
* Recognised formal training/ competencies in relevant specialisms e.g. Post basic Dysphagia Training
* Full competencies in Cognitive neuropsychology approach, Dysphasia, dyspraxia and dysarthria assessment and management
* Advanced Dysphagia Training in neurological Conditions
* Dementia Training
* Basic first line management Training / leadership training
Knowledge and Experience
* Post graduate experience working within adult Stroke and acquired neurological communication disorders.
* Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication
* Experience working with neurological dysphagia
* Experience of working with complex ethical issues regarding nutrition and hydration.
* Experience of supervision of Speech and language Therapy students up to final year.
* Experience of supervision of junior Speech and Language therapist/ assistants
* Experience of working within a Stroke multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of participating in service development and quality improvement projects.
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.
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
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