Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Speech and Language Therapist
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Job overview
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated HCPC Registered Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist within the Adult Community and Learning and Disability Services. The service provides assessment and intervention for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties across community settings, including patient homes across North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, with a base in Bentilee.
We are proud to be a welcoming and highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care supported by strong clinical leadership, compassionate management, and a commitment to professional development.
This is a dynamic and innovative role delivered through a partnership between Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT).
You will be employed by MPFT with clinical delivery being undertaken by NSCHT providing a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced specialist colleagues within a well-established service. This unique arrangement combines the strengths of both organisations and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, networking, and collaborative working.
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Applications are also welcomed from experienced Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists seeking a supported developmental pathway to Band 6.
You will be required to travel across settings to deliver care that best meet service users' needs.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting and rewarding role for a Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about person-centred care, reducing health inequalities and building therapeutic relationships.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with colleagues from psychology, occupational therapy, nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy, and social care to deliver quality care for adults with learning disabilities.
You will manage a caseload of adults with communication and eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties, providing assessment, intervention, and management. You will work closely with individuals, their families, carers, and support networks to improve communication, safety, health outcomes, and quality of life.
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We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting adults with communication and/or eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties.
- Can work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Is willing to undertake relevant post-registration training and continuing professional development.
Why join us?
You'll join a welcoming and supportive team that values collaboration, authenticity, and mutual support. We promote a healthy work-life balance and provide opportunities to develop professionally while making a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities and their support networks.
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