Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke Rehabilitation
The closing date is 17 June 2026
This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified or suitably experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated Stroke Rehabilitation Team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH). The post holder will work within a high performing MDT across and be based at The Fred and Ann Green rehabilitation centre providing assessment and therapy for existing stroke inpatients.
The Therapy team on the HASU/ASU has already been recognised for delivering high quality care to patients and has consistently received A and B ratings within the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP). The post holder will be crucial in providing timely assessment and intensive rehabilitation during the early stages and post‑acute recovery from stroke.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be offered the chance to gain experience in:
* Stroke rehabilitation at The Fred and Ann Green rehabilitation centre, Montagu Hospital
* Opportunity to also gain experience working in the Hyperacute stroke unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
The successful post holder will be part of a positive and proactive integrated therapy team providing specialist assessments and rehabilitation for patients with acquired communication and dysphagia. They will be supported to develop competencies in dysphagia management as required.
Depending on the experience, skills and competencies the successful applicant may contribute to the delivery of 7‑day services on HASU. There is full senior support and a structured supervision process. A flexible and pro‑active approach is essential for this post, as are excellent communication and team working skills.
This post would ideally suit someone who would like the opportunity to:
* Gain experience in stroke and neurology;
* Provide assessment and intensive therapy to stroke patients with complex communication difficulties;
* Work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary teams, sharing and contributing to team meetings and updating others of own work;
* Gain standardised competencies in dysphagia management and develop dysphagia skills in an acute and rehabilitation setting.
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.
We support flexible working and 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. As an equal opportunities employer, 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 schemes
* 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
* Member of the Healthcare Professions Council
* Professional specific degree, e.g., BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences
* Certificate to practice
* Post‑basic Dysphagia Training
* Training in neurological conditions
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of working within adult stroke and acquired neurological communication disorders as a student or qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
* Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
* Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
* Experience working with neurological dysphagia.
Personal Attributes & Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to develop excellent working relationships.
* Strong commitment to personal development.
* Able to work as a member of multidisciplinary and Speech and Language Therapy Teams.
* Flexibility in approach to working.
* Well‑motivated with a positive attitude to developing the service.
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
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
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