Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - CNRS
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The Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service
The Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to join the team on a temporary basis, working 32 hours per week.
About the Role
You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention for adults with neurological conditions. The role is predominantly community-based, delivering care in patients' own homes, with some clinic-based appointments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based care, education, and information to patients, carers, and health care professionals.
- Contribute to the training and development of Speech and Language Therapy students, as well as supervising and supporting Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
- Support and develop the Community Neuro Rehab service within specialist clinical areas.
- Manage a delegated caseload within the specialist area of stroke and neuro rehabilitation. To assess, plan, and implement patient-centred, evidence-based interventions.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of dysphagia and complex communication disorders. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a flexible and adaptable approach, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in line with professional standards and national guidelines.
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Benefits
- Monthly clinical supervision from a senior Speech and Language Therapist.
- Opportunities to contribute to and participate in regular in-service training.
- Range of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities to support your ongoing learning and career development.
- Salary between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- NHS pension scheme membership.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more.
- NHS Staff discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning, and tips on managing debt.
- Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice.
Working Hours
The service operates over six days, Monday to Saturday. Saturday working is undertaken on a rotational basis, with enhanced pay applicable for weekend shifts.
About Us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
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Our Mission
To make a difference every day.
Our Values
- We care.
- We respect.
- We listen.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
Flexible Working
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive, and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emma Minshull
- Job Title: Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist
- Email Address: emma.minshull@stockport.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 0161 204 4618
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