Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Neurosciences

We are looking for a candidate currently working as a Band 7, or an experienced Senior Speech & Language Therapist ready for the next step in their career. You will have clinical experience of working with patients with neurological conditions, including MND. Those seeking to further specialise in the field of neurosciences and who enjoy a mix of both acute and community working would be ideal for this role.

You will have completed post graduate dysphagia training and will have advanced skills in managing neurological dysphagia and related communication disorders.

The Speech & Language Therapy team is looking for a team player, who can demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and be flexible in their approach to patient care. The individual should be confident working in a busy multidisciplinary team and be able to travel independently for community visits.

Knowledge of videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy dysphagia management would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service within the specialist area of neurosciences and MND.

They will independently manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and / or swallowing disorders, actively participating in multidisciplinary decision making around patient care and developing service delivery initiatives. The post will include inpatient caseloads within neurology and neuro-surgery/neuro HDU, outpatient clinics (including the multidisciplinary MND clinic) and community visits.

The role includes;

Provision of advanced dysphagia management in patients who have a progressive neurological condition eg MND, PD, PSP, FTD. To assess deteriorating swallow safety, manage aspiration risks and guide complex discussions regarding non oral feeding such as PEG.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CN-8264067

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Audit and research experience
• Experience with use of electronic note systems e.g. SystmOne/EPR
• Knowledge of national and professional guidelines and evidence-based practice related to specialist area

Qualifications and training

Essential

• To hold a degree or relevant diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
• To be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council
• To have post-graduate training in dysphagia (can be in house or external)
• Leadership qualifications or training

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• To have substantial post graduate experience including work with neuro patients in an acute and community setting
• To have experience in the management of dysphagia, ideally including videofluoroscopy (or working towards)
• Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

• Tracheostomy skills
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or study at Masters level or equivalent
• To have experience in management and/or supervising other staff members in a team

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Audit and research experience
• Experience with use of electronic note systems e.g. SystmOne/EPR
• Knowledge of national and professional guidelines and evidence-based practice related to specialist area

Qualifications and training

Essential

• To hold a degree or relevant diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
• To be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council
• To have post-graduate training in dysphagia (can be in house or external)
• Leadership qualifications or training

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• To have substantial post graduate experience including work with neuro patients in an acute and community setting
• To have experience in the management of dysphagia, ideally including videofluoroscopy (or working towards)
• Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

• Tracheostomy skills
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or study at Masters level or equivalent
• To have experience in management and/or supervising other staff members in a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Audit and research experience
• Experience with use of electronic note systems e.g. SystmOne/EPR
• Knowledge of national and professional guidelines and evidence-based practice related to specialist area

Qualifications and training

Essential

• To hold a degree or relevant diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
• To be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council
• To have post-graduate training in dysphagia (can be in house or external)
• Leadership qualifications or training

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• To have substantial post graduate experience including work with neuro patients in an acute and community setting
• To have experience in the management of dysphagia, ideally including videofluoroscopy (or working towards)
• Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

• Tracheostomy skills
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or study at Masters level or equivalent
• To have experience in management and/or supervising other staff members in a team