Job summary We have an exciting opportunity in our department. You will provide a highly specialist Speech & Language Therapy service of assessment, diagnosis, advice and treatment, with acquired disorders of speech, language and swallowing. Specific responsibility for the SLT management of a complex neurological caseload, predominantly stroke, mainly within the acute stroke unit at Torbay Hospital, although working across the stroke pathway will also be required. Leading the SLT Team on the acute stroke unit and developing the service alongside the Clinical Manager and Head of SLT. Main duties of the job This post is based within the stroke service on the acute stroke ward. There may be a requirement to work on weekends in the future. Some bank holiday working will be required. Provide a highly specialist speech and language therapy service of assessment, diagnosis, advice, treatment and staff training to adults with acquired disorders of speech, language and swallowing in an acute hospital setting. Actively participate as a member of the senior Speech & Language Therapy Team and to contribute to service development Function as part of a multi-disciplinary team including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, etc. Provide highly specialist advice, support, second opinions and line management to other speech and language therapists working in the acute stroke team, including non-registered SLT staff. Prioritise and allocate work to the SLT team on the acute stroke unit, a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Set up, run and evaluate training courses for nurses, other professionals, and carers as required. About us Why Work With Us We work as part of an integrated care organisation, the first in the UK, serving rural and urban communities in South Devon. The demography has a high elderly population. We provide well led acute, community and specialist services to people from the local area and were one of the first to run therapist led FEES clinics. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and support for our clinicians. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per anum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 388-6993526-AHP Job locations Acute Stroke Unit, Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Appropriate Voluntary Organisations, at local level other speech and language therapists and student speech and language therapists. Provide feedback and reports to other agencies involved with individual patients Attend case conferences and meetings concerning patients and their care Use highly developed communication skills when discussing clinical and emotional aspects of client care. This will include reflective listening, open questioning, empathy, and reassurance when explaining highly complex and sensitive information to the full range of levels in understanding of patients and carers, where anxiety frequently acts as a barrier and co-operation is not guaranteed. Take the lead in the multi-disciplinary team for establishing patient capacity to give informed consent regarding life choices and interventions when understanding, communication, and ability to express wishes are severely compromised by complex and inter-related difficulties. Demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues, and negotiate with others around case management in complex cases. Please see full job description for further details Job description Job responsibilities Appropriate Voluntary Organisations, at local level other speech and language therapists and student speech and language therapists. Provide feedback and reports to other agencies involved with individual patients Attend case conferences and meetings concerning patients and their care Use highly developed communication skills when discussing clinical and emotional aspects of client care. This will include reflective listening, open questioning, empathy, and reassurance when explaining highly complex and sensitive information to the full range of levels in understanding of patients and carers, where anxiety frequently acts as a barrier and co-operation is not guaranteed. Take the lead in the multi-disciplinary team for establishing patient capacity to give informed consent regarding life choices and interventions when understanding, communication, and ability to express wishes are severely compromised by complex and inter-related difficulties. Demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues, and negotiate with others around case management in complex cases. Please see full job description for further details Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent oRegistered with Health and Care Professions Council oRegistered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Desirable oExperience of leading a stroke SLT team oMaster's level qualification or equivalent experience Knowledge and Experience Essential oExtensive specialist clinical experience of working with stroke patients and their carers across acute and community settings oExperience of working autonomously with acquired speech, language and swallowing disorders in the following client groups: adult neurological diseases, MND, Parkinson's disease, MS, dementia and other complex conditions oPost-graduate accreditation in dysphagia to the level of specialist practitioner (Level C) as defined in the RCSLT Dysphagia training and Competency Framework oMust have or be working towards the National Competencies for Stroke oGood presentation skills, written and verbal oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team oCompetent to perform FEES examinations Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent oRegistered with Health and Care Professions Council oRegistered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Desirable oExperience of leading a stroke SLT team oMaster's level qualification or equivalent experience Knowledge and Experience Essential oExtensive specialist clinical experience of working with stroke patients and their carers across acute and community settings oExperience of working autonomously with acquired speech, language and swallowing disorders in the following client groups: adult neurological diseases, MND, Parkinson's disease, MS, dementia and other complex conditions oPost-graduate accreditation in dysphagia to the level of specialist practitioner (Level C) as defined in the RCSLT Dysphagia training and Competency Framework oMust have or be working towards the National Competencies for Stroke oGood presentation skills, written and verbal oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team oCompetent to perform FEES examinations 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Acute Stroke Unit, Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)