Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Stroke and Neurology

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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Stroke and Neurology

The closing date is 28 September 2026

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Job summary

This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified or suitably experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated Stroke and Neurology Team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH). The post holder will work within a high performing MDT across and be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary providing assessment and therapy for existing stroke and neurological inpatients.

The Therapy team on the HASU/ASU has already been recognised for delivering high quality care to patients. The post holder will be crucial in providing timely assessment and intensive rehabilitation during the acute recovery from stroke.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be offered the chance to gain experience in:

Acute Stroke Service at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

There may be the opportunity to also gain experience working in the Inpatient Rehabilitation stroke unit at Mexborough Montagu.

The successful post holder will be part of a positive and proactive integrated therapy team providing specialist assessments and rehabilitation for patients with acquired communication impairments and dysphagia. They will be supported to develop competencies is dysphagia management as required.

Depending on the experience, skills and competencies the successful applicant may contribute to the delivery of 7 day services on HASU. There is full senior support and a structured supervision process. A flexible and pro-active approach is essential for this post, as are excellent communication and team working skills.

This post would ideally suit someone who would like the opportunity to:

Gain experience in stroke and neurologyProvide assessment and intensive therapy to stroke patients with complex communication difficulties.Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary teams, sharing and contributing to team meetings and updating others of own workGain standardised competencies in dysphagia management and develop dysphagia skills in an acute and rehabilitation setting.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-8256509

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Member of the Healthcare Professions Council
• Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences
• Certificate to practise

Desirable

• Post basic Dysphagia Training
• Training in neurological Conditions

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within adult Stroke and acquired neurological communication disorders as a student or qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group

Desirable

• Experience working with neurological dysphagia.

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships
• Strong commitment to personal development
• Able to work as a member of multidisciplinary and Speech and Language Therapy Teams
• Flexibility in approach to working
• Well motivated with a positive attitude to developing the service

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Member of the Healthcare Professions Council
• Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences
• Certificate to practise

Desirable

• Post basic Dysphagia Training
• Training in neurological Conditions

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within adult Stroke and acquired neurological communication disorders as a student or qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group

Desirable

• Experience working with neurological dysphagia.

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships
• Strong commitment to personal development
• Able to work as a member of multidisciplinary and Speech and Language Therapy Teams
• Flexibility in approach to working
• Well motivated with a positive attitude to developing the service

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 (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.

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead SLT Stroke and Neurology

Miranda Leach

[email protected]

01302644347

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-8256509

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

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