• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-2526-203?language=en&page=104&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Community Stroke Rehabilitation are looking for an experienced qualified Speech and Language Therapist with significant experience in stroke rehabilitation to join our team and provide specialist assessment and int ervention for adults recovering from a stroke.

  The post will be based at the Sedgefield Hospital site and will compose of both a clinical and a leadership role within the team. The successful candidate will work with an established MDT team with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and skilled associates to deliver innovative, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation in patients own homes and out-patient settings to optimise recovery.

  The role is diverse and challenging and we are looking for someone to join our friendly team and to meet the needs of patients and bring ideas to the service regarding service delivery and development. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to apply their skills in a flexible, innovative manner and to create solutions to offer our patients an optimal rehabilitation journey. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while working in a supportive, collaborative, and forward thinking team.

  Main duties of the job

  Own individual responsibilities and share team objectives

  Lead or contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services

  Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration

  Provide highly specialist assessment and intervention

  Lead on complex cases

  Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by CDDFT

  Communicate positively and effectively

  Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive manner

  Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy

  Show constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of CDDFT

  About us

  If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

  You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

  We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

  Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

  Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

  For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

  From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

  Details

  Date posted

  17 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9439-2526-203

  Job locations

  Sedgefield Community Hospital

  Salters Lane

  Sedgefield

  Stockton-on-tees

  Cleveland

  TS21 3EE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  a. To act as SLT site lead at Sedgefield Community Hospital.

  b. To advise and liaise with the relevant Community stroke leads and professional lead.

  c. To act as lead highly specialist in adults following a Stroke and swallowing disorders.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  a. To act as SLT site lead at Sedgefield Community Hospital.

  b. To advise and liaise with the relevant Community stroke leads and professional lead.

  c. To act as lead highly specialist in adults following a Stroke and swallowing disorders.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT
  • Health professions Council Licence to Practice
  • Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist courses up to masters degree Equivalent.
  • Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/Education/Social care policies and practices.
  • Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition, Diagnosis, and remediation of disorders of human communication that require expertise within the specialism including a post basic dysphagia Qualification or equivalent.
  • Significan Stroke Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Advanced Dysphagia Qualification
  • FEES trained
  • Experience of working with complex AAC, rapid response dysphagia, Voice-banking in MND

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post

  Desirable

  • Ability to meet physical demands of the post
  • Commitment, motivation and flexibility to work within a multi specialism service

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment, rehabilitation and management of patients within the specialty
  • Specialist knowledge of professional practice and research
  • Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit
  • Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety . To meet the differing needs of patients.
  • Evidence of ability to lead in service developments
  • Highly developed physical skills (precision, speed, hand/eye/sensory co-ordination) to perform real time phonemic and phonetic transcriptions.
  • Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
  • Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
  • Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
  • Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. emails, electronic record keeping)

  Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
  • Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
  • Presentational skills
  • Intermediate IT skills
  • Evidence of participation in research/audit
  • Supervision of other staff, qualified B 5-6/ assistants
  • Experienced clinical student educator. Attendance at recognised clinical educator course
  • Evidence of change management
  • Evidence of robust performance management

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • RCSLT member

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant years experience to include band 6 level incorporating experience within a range of specialisms and community settings
  • Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary and cross agency teams
  • Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
  • Experienced in clinical supervision and staff appraisal

  Desirable

  • Evidence of working on strategic planning and development
  • Broad experience at post graduate level

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT
  • Health professions Council Licence to Practice
  • Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist courses up to masters degree Equivalent.
  • Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/Education/Social care policies and practices.
  • Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition, Diagnosis, and remediation of disorders of human communication that require expertise within the specialism including a post basic dysphagia Qualification or equivalent.
  • Significan Stroke Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Advanced Dysphagia Qualification
  • FEES trained
  • Experience of working with complex AAC, rapid response dysphagia, Voice-banking in MND

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post

  Desirable

  • Ability to meet physical demands of the post
  • Commitment, motivation and flexibility to work within a multi specialism service

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment, rehabilitation and management of patients within the specialty
  • Specialist knowledge of professional practice and research
  • Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit
  • Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety . To meet the differing needs of patients.
  • Evidence of ability to lead in service developments
  • Highly developed physical skills (precision, speed, hand/eye/sensory co-ordination) to perform real time phonemic and phonetic transcriptions.
  • Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
  • Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
  • Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
  • Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. emails, electronic record keeping)

  Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
  • Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
  • Presentational skills
  • Intermediate IT skills
  • Evidence of participation in research/audit
  • Supervision of other staff, qualified B 5-6/ assistants
  • Experienced clinical student educator. Attendance at recognised clinical educator course
  • Evidence of change management
  • Evidence of robust performance management

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • RCSLT member

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant years experience to include band 6 level incorporating experience within a range of specialisms and community settings
  • Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary and cross agency teams
  • Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
  • Experienced in clinical supervision and staff appraisal

  Desirable

  • Evidence of working on strategic planning and development
  • Broad experience at post graduate level

  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 (opens in a new window).

  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 (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sedgefield Community Hospital

  Salters Lane

  Sedgefield

  Stockton-on-tees

  Cleveland

  TS21 3EE

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sedgefield Community Hospital

  Salters Lane

  Sedgefield

  Stockton-on-tees

  Cleveland

  TS21 3EE

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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