Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT
Speech and Language Therapist
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Speech and Language Therapist
Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (Acquired Neurology) –Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
About the Role & Working Pattern
- 1 x 37.5 hour week, Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
- Freedom for working pattern adjustments – where possible, flexible requests for alterations to routine shifts will be seriously considered.
This opportunity involves working with adult clients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across settings including:
- Hospital wards
- Stroke Unit
- Outpatient clinics
- Patients’ homes
Potential inclusion of in-house dysphagia training for specialist development.
Team Culture & Support
The department is known as a friendly and supportive environment, with:
- Regular staff meetings
- Clinical supervision
- Mentorship from more senior therapists
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Person Specification
Ideal candidates are:
- Enthusiastic therapists—either newly qualified (NQSLTs) seeking foundational experience or experienced clinicians looking to expand into acquired neurology.
- Self-motivated professionals keen to develop both depth and breadth of clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose and treat adult communication and swallowing disorders caused by acquired neurological conditions
- Lead caseload management, fulfilling individual referrals to deliver a high-quality SLT service
- Develop professional expertise by refining skills gained during training and early practice
- Newly qualified therapists must complete RCSLT core competences where applicable
- Train specialists/non-specialists—impart knowledge in acquired communication disorders or swallowing difficulties to:
- Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)
- Caregivers
- Other interdisciplinary teams
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Organisational Context
This role is part of a collaborative health service ecosystem, spanning classification by Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (TGH) and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust*. Openness to cross-border working aligns shared objectives, enhancing innovation, clinical support, and patient outcomes.
Contact Details
For more information, feel free to:
- Email: Karen Gymer, Team Lead for Adult Speech and Language Therapy
- Call: 0161 922 4888 (Press option 2 for direct assistance)
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