Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Ridge Hill
Job overview
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist – Stroke (Ridge Hill)
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our established Stroke Therapy Team, providing high‑quality assessment and intervention across the acute stroke unit and bedded rehabilitation unit.
This is a new and exciting opportunity for a therapist with stroke experience Confident in clinical decision‑making around dysphagia and communication rehabilitation to deliver high quality care across our Stroke pathway including a new specialised Stroke Rehabilitation Unit based in a community setting.
What we offer;- A supportive, friendly, and specialist Stroke Therapy Team.
- Regular 1:1 supervision, competency‑based development, and access to stroke training.
- Involvement in innovative service redesign
- A positive working environment where your ideas and development are valued.
If you are enthusiastic about stroke rehabilitation and ready to take the next step in your SLT career, we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the job
To provide an effective and efficient speech and language therapy service to adults in bed based setting. You will manage a specialist adult caseload in this clinical area. Duties will include providing a specialist level of clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with swallowing and/or communication difficulties, planning therapy programmes and discharge of patients.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible.We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Member of RCSLT
- Registered with HCPC
- Member of CEN relevant to client group
- Evidence of attendance on relevant specialist courses
Experience
Essential criteria- Post graduate dysphagia training and experience
- Proven relevant clinical experience at post graduate level
- Experience of multi disciplinary team working
- Experience of managing complex cases
- Experience of supervising undergraduate SLT students
- Experience of supervising Speech and Language Therapy Assistants
- Relevant experience with Voice outpatients and Voice disorders.
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to prioritise
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Good analytical and reflection skills
- Good presentation both written and verbal
- Flexible approach to therapy situations
- Confidentiality
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures
- Awareness of principles of clinical governance and audit
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Demonstrates enthusiasm for the role
- Able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
- Time management skills
- Organisation skills
- Caring and empathetic
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
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Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.
UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship Requirements
In line with UK Home Office rules, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles, and Band 3 non‑clinical roles, are not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Please note that most non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 3–6 will not meet the minimum skill or salary requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration for sponsorship, except for those listed here: Skilled Worker visa: immigration salary list - GOV.UK.
Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7–9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.
The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.
RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT
We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes .
On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.
The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form.We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.
We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework.We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.
We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic.We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.
We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams.Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.
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