Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to work in an adult hospital setting. This post is a rotational post working across 3 settings; acute adult inpatient SLT teams at both of our main acute hospitals (The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital) and the inpatient Stroke Team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. We are a really friendly and supportive team and have excellent multidisciplinary links across the hospital and the community. Main duties of the job To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage shared inpatient caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner under the supervision and guidance of senior therapists. The majority of the inpatient work will be swallowing difficulties, with some opportunities to work with communication difficulties. The acute rotations will include working in a wide variety of areas - general medical, stroke, elderly care, respiratory, cardiac, renal, surgical, gastro and also allow opportunities to work alongside other specialist clinical teams such as end of life care, dementia, dental hygienist, social work. We share offices with our excellent dietetic colleagues who we enjoy working closely with. About us We welcome student SLT applications as well as working B5 SLTs who wish to move to this beautiful rural county. Based in picturesque Shropshire, minutes from the M54 and close to Birmingham and the Welsh borders.Both sites are accessible via train so can be suitable for non-drivers. Experience of working with adults with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing is desired but not essential. We have an established programme to develop NQP and dysphagia competencies. We are committed to tailoring training to individual's needs and offer opportunities for continuing professional development. We have access to an annual PGM to link us to the wider profession across the country. With regular Videofluroscopy and future FEES clinics there will be opportunities to observe and accompany your patients with these assessments. We offer and implement regular management and clinical supervision across the whole of therapies, as well as weekly huddles and monthly meetings allowing for group case discussions. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-SLT-042 Job locations The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital myton oak road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential As required for entry into University for professional training HCPC registered Degree or equivalent in Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech & Language Therapy. Experience Essential Broad range of student placements or postgraduate experience Skills Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills Relevant IT Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential As required for entry into University for professional training HCPC registered Degree or equivalent in Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech & Language Therapy. Experience Essential Broad range of student placements or postgraduate experience Skills Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills Relevant IT Skills 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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital myton oak road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)