Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Speech

and Language Therapist in South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

to join the Stroke Service at The James Cook University Hospital. You

will be responsible for providing specialist clinical Speech and Language

Therapy services within the stroke pathway, supporting patients through

assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for communication and swallowing

difficulties. You will manage a specialist caseload across the acute stroke and

neurology unit (NASU), stroke rehabilitation, and early supported discharge

community settings, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to

deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. You will also support the wider

Adult Speech & Language Therapy inpatient acute dysphagia service,

providing specialist assessment and intervention across acute and community

hospital settings and outpatient clinics. You will work flexibly as part of a

6-day rota to meet service needs, ensuring care delivery is effective,

compassionate, and aligned with NHS values and clinical governance standards

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will be

responsible for independently managing your clinical workload, completing

assessments, interventions, and maintaining accurate records in line with

professional standards and Trust policies. You will support patients,

relatives, carers, and key stakeholders through effective communication via

telephone, email, and face-to-face contact, ensuring information is handled

appropriately in accordance with information governance requirements. You will contribute

to the development of therapy resources, training materials, and evidence-based

practice while supporting service planning and continuous improvement

initiatives. You will be responsible for prioritising your workload, completing

relevant documentation and data entry, contributing to audits, and using

reporting systems to support service evaluation and improvement. You will also

undertake appropriate risk assessments, including lone working considerations,

and liaise with external agencies where required to support ongoing patient

care.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

17 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£26.56 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-90168

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To apply advanced clinical

expertise when managing complex communication and swallowing presentations,

using specialist knowledge to support clinical decision-making and optimise

patient outcomes.

To formulate and review

individualised management strategies, including treatment recommendations, risk

considerations, and onward care planning based on comprehensive clinical

evaluation.

To provide specialist advice on

complex cases, supporting colleagues across professional groups with

evidence-based recommendations and guidance on communication and swallowing

management.

To contribute to clinical

leadership by supporting service improvements, mentoring less experienced

staff, and promoting effective working practices within the Speech and Language

Therapy team.

To support the development and

review of clinical pathways, protocols, audits, and evidence-based initiatives

to enhance service quality and professional standards.

To facilitate learning and

professional development by supervising students and support staff, delivering

specialist training, and maintaining expertise through ongoing development

activities..

Job responsibilities

To apply advanced clinical

expertise when managing complex communication and swallowing presentations,

using specialist knowledge to support clinical decision-making and optimise

patient outcomes.

To formulate and review

individualised management strategies, including treatment recommendations, risk

considerations, and onward care planning based on comprehensive clinical

evaluation.

To provide specialist advice on

complex cases, supporting colleagues across professional groups with

evidence-based recommendations and guidance on communication and swallowing

management.

To contribute to clinical

leadership by supporting service improvements, mentoring less experienced

staff, and promoting effective working practices within the Speech and Language

Therapy team.

To support the development and

review of clinical pathways, protocols, audits, and evidence-based initiatives

to enhance service quality and professional standards.

To facilitate learning and

professional development by supervising students and support staff, delivering

specialist training, and maintaining expertise through ongoing development

activities..

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy with relevant professional registration.
• Postgraduate dysphagia training and competency.
• Significant experience working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including stroke.
• NHS experience with multidisciplinary team working and electronic patient records. Organisational, and leadership skills with experience supporting trainees and colleagues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy with relevant professional registration.
• Postgraduate dysphagia training and competency.
• Significant experience working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including stroke.
• NHS experience with multidisciplinary team working and electronic patient records. Organisational, and leadership skills with experience supporting trainees and colleagues

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To apply advanced clinical

expertise when managing complex communication and swallowing presentations,

using specialist knowledge to support clinical decision-making and optimise

patient outcomes.

To formulate and review

individualised management strategies, including treatment recommendations, risk

considerations, and onward care planning based on comprehensive clinical

evaluation.

To provide specialist advice on

complex cases, supporting colleagues across professional groups with

evidence-based recommendations and guidance on communication and swallowing

management.

To contribute to clinical

leadership by supporting service improvements, mentoring less experienced

staff, and promoting effective working practices within the Speech and Language

Therapy team.

To support the development and

review of clinical pathways, protocols, audits, and evidence-based initiatives

to enhance service quality and professional standards.

To facilitate learning and

professional development by supervising students and support staff, delivering

specialist training, and maintaining expertise through ongoing development

activities..

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy with relevant professional registration.
• Postgraduate dysphagia training and competency.
• Significant experience working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including stroke.
• NHS experience with multidisciplinary team working and electronic patient records. Organisational, and leadership skills with experience supporting trainees and colleagues