Main area Neurorehabilitation Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday 8:00-16:00) Job ref 236-SCO-P540-25-A
Employer Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Salford Hospital/ Floyd Unit (Rochdale) Town Salford/ Rochdale Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/02/2026 23:59
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Neurorehabilitation
Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about Neurorehabilitation (NR) for a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment. Applicants with relevant clinical experience seeking opportunity of a more senior role may also be considered. The post holder will gain excellent clinical expertise and leadership skills across the neuro rehab pathway working with our specialist teams and support patients accessing the Level 1 units in Salford, and Level 2 unit in Rochdale (Floyd Unit). Site base will be dependent on skills and experience of successful applicant.
Applicants must have established skills in management of dysphagia, acquired communication disorders, and experience of working with patients with tracheostomy. Complex neuro presentations include patients on the ‘Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness’ (PDOC) spectrum and ‘Cognitive Communication Disorder’ (CCD).
You will be joining a dynamic and friendly MDT and will also be part of the larger Neuro Rehab SLT service. We are a team that pursues innovation, and support CPD and research opportunities. Examples of previous pilots and collaborations include Phagenyx, Music therapy, collaboration with Ace Centre and the ongoing Facial Rehab Pathway Project work with the ‘Greater Manchester Neurorehabilitation and Integrated Stroke Delivery Network’ (GMNISDN).
Informal visits and enquiries are welcome.
Main duties of the job
To join our Neurorehabilitation service on a Fixed Term/secondment basis and support the limited band 7 rotation covering our Level 1 units at Salford (C2 and L1) and Level 2 unit (Floyd Unit) in Rochdale. Site base will be dependent on skills and experience of successful applicant.
* Provide highly specialist evidence-based input to the provision and development of Speech and Language Therapy in NR.
* Lead on and coordinate management of complex communication disorders within this caseload, including patients with tracheostomy, ‘prolonged disorders of consciousness’ (PDOC), ‘locked in syndrome’ and ‘cognitive communication disorder’.
* Lead on and coordinate management of complex dysphagia within this caseload, including patients with tracheostomy.
* Independent on existing skills you may have opportunity to join the Salford VFS and FEES rota and will be required to support the mobile FEES service for INRU within MCCN.
* Support the Senior management team with service development projects for Neurorehabilitation and in line with the Greater Manchester transformation project. Networking with other Neurorehabilitation services and the Greater Manchester Network will be part of your role.
* There may be opportunity to join Salford VFS and FEES rota, and support of the mobile FEES service for the Level 2 units within MCCN, dependent on existing skill.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Professional Registration
* HCPC Registration
* RCSLT membership
Qualifications
* Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
* Completion of post basic training in dysphagia
* Completion of RCSLT tracheostomy competencies
* A Member of Neurological/ Rehab CEN
* MSc or advanced qualification relevant to communication and or swallowing disorders or demonstrates commitment to work towards this level
* Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist relevant short courses
* Training in SLT student clinical supervision
* Completion of video fluoroscopy competencies
* Completion of FEES competencies
* Competencies in PDOC assessment
* Basic counselling
Knowledge and Training
* Experience working in the NHS
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant field post-registration, including 1 year at a specialist level within adult neurology
* Experience of working within a neuro or rehab MDT
* Experience in assessment and management of complex swallowing and communication disorders including; patients with tracheostomy, on the PDOC spectrum and CCD
* Experience of setting patient centred goals
* Experience in supporting and leading capacity assessments and being involved in the best interest process
* Experience in working with patients with mental health issues
* Experience in working with patients with challenging behaviour
Skills and Abilities
* Willingness to work across sites; to support rotation and development of NR across MCCN
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal)
* Experience in leading a small team.
* Experience in leading a small project.
* An interest and willingness to lead or participate in research
The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified.
For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.
The NCA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Read more about this here .
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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