Speech and Language therapist band 5
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Iris Care Group Speech and Language therapist band 5
The closing date is 25 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to develop your career in specialist neurological care. Iris Care Group is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at St Peters Hospital in Newport. St Peters Hospital provides specialist care and rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological, neuropsychiatric and degenerative conditions, including acquired brain injury. This is an excellent opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist who wants to develop their clinical skills within a specialist setting while benefiting from regular supervision, professional support and opportunities for continued development.
We welcome applications from therapists at the beginning of their career, including newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists, as well as candidates who already have relevant post-qualification experience.
Working with the support of a Senior Speech and Language Therapist and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will manage an allocated caseload appropriate to your experience and competence.
For a Band 5 therapist, we recognise the importance of high-quality supervision and development. You will be supported through regular clinical supervision, appraisal and an individual professional development plan, helping you build confidence and extend your clinical skills safely within your level of competence.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking Speech and Language Therapy assessments for adults with communication difficulties.
- Developing individualised, person-centred therapy goals and treatment plans.
- Delivering and evaluating individual and group interventions.
- Supporting patients with speech, language, cognition and functional communication difficulties.
- Developing practical communication strategies, communication passports and accessible resources.
- Working closely with families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to ensure strategies are implemented consistently.
- Monitoring progress and adapting interventions in response to clinical presentation and outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate and professional clinical documentation.
- Contributing to MDT discussions, care planning, clinical audit and service development.
- Providing advice and education to staff to support the communication needs of patients.
- Participating in regular clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.
- Where you have received the appropriate training and have been assessed as competent, you may also contribute to eating, drinking and swallowing assessment and management, with appropriate senior supervision and within your agreed scope of practice.
About us
Experience within neurological, neuropsychiatric, mental health or rehabilitation services would be advantageous, particularly experience supporting people with acquired brain injury, dementia, Huntingtons disease or other neurodegenerative conditions. Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and relevant professional networks or special interest groups would also be desirable.
To be successful, you will need:
- A recognised Degree, Diploma or postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Relevant clinical placement or post-qualification experience working with adults with communication needs.
- Experience of assessing or supporting people with speech, language, communication or cognitive-communication difficulties.
- An ability to plan and deliver person-centred assessments and interventions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, families, carers and other professionals.
- The ability to manage an appropriate caseload, with supervision and support.
- An understanding of professional standards, confidentiality and clinical governance.
- A commitment to reflective practice and ongoing continuing professional development.
- A professional, compassionate and person-centred approach.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0148-26-0029
Job locations
Iris Care Group
St Peters Hospital
Newport
NP18 2AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage an allocated caseload appropriate to the post holder's level of experience and competence.
- Undertake Speech and Language Therapy assessment of patients presenting with communication difficulties.
- Develop individualised, person-centred therapy goals and intervention plans.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group therapy interventions.
- Support patients with difficulties including speech, language, cognition and functional communication, according to assessed clinical need.
- Develop and implement appropriate communication strategies and resources to support patients, families and staff.
- Contribute to communication passports and other accessible communication resources where appropriate.
- Review patients' progress and modify intervention according to clinical presentation and outcomes.
- Recognise changes in presentation and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
- Contribute to eating, drinking and swallowing assessment and management where appropriately trained, assessed as competent and working within the post holder's demonstrated competence and agreed scope of practice, with appropriate supervision.
- Work collaboratively with Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and other members of the therapy team.
Job responsibilities
- Manage an allocated caseload appropriate to the post holder's level of experience and competence.
- Undertake Speech and Language Therapy assessment of patients presenting with communication difficulties.
- Develop individualised, person-centred therapy goals and intervention plans.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group therapy interventions.
- Support patients with difficulties including speech, language, cognition and functional communication, according to assessed clinical need.
- Develop and implement appropriate communication strategies and resources to support patients, families and staff.
- Contribute to communication passports and other accessible communication resources where appropriate.
- Review patients' progress and modify intervention according to clinical presentation and outcomes.
- Recognise changes in presentation and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
- Contribute to eating, drinking and swallowing assessment and management where appropriately trained, assessed as competent and working within the post holder's demonstrated competence and agreed scope of practice, with appropriate supervision.
- Work collaboratively with Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and other members of the therapy team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Diploma or Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Relevant clinical placement or post-qualification experience working with adults with communication needs
- Experience of assessing or supporting adults with speech, language, communication or cognitive-communication difficulties
Desirable
- Experience in neurological, neuropsychiatric, mental health or rehabilitation services
- Experience working with people with acquired brain injury, dementia, Huntingtons disease or other neurodegenerative conditions.
- Experience of contributing to audit, quality improvement or service development
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Diploma or Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Relevant clinical placement or post-qualification experience working with adults with communication needs
- Experience of assessing or supporting adults with speech, language, communication or cognitive-communication difficulties
Desirable
- Experience in neurological, neuropsychiatric, mental health or rehabilitation services
- Experience working with people with acquired brain injury, dementia, Huntingtons disease or other neurodegenerative conditions.
- Experience of contributing to audit, quality improvement or service development
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
Iris Care Group
Address
Iris Care Group
St Peters Hospital
Newport
NP18 2AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Iris Care Group
Address
Iris Care Group
St Peters Hospital
Newport
NP18 2AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ceri Ashdown
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0148-26-0029
Job locations
Iris Care Group
St Peters Hospital
Newport
NP18 2AA
United Kingdom
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