Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5 Community Stroke & Neuro Rehab

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The closing date is 12 January 2026

Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) Local Care Organisation (LCO) has an exciting opportunity for an empathetic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our established Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Team in a Band 5 post.

The post involves carrying a complex and varied caseload of patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. Due to the nature of the caseload, the successful candidate will have excellent opportunities to develop their clinical skills within a highly skilled, specialist Multi-disciplinary Team. This will involve working closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Nurses, Dietitians and Neuro Psychologists. In addition to this there will be opportunities to develop skills in leadership and delivering service change.

The service is passionate about delivering high quality, patient centred care within the patient's own homes and wider community settings and as a result the successful candidate will have a driving license and be required to travel across the borough of Trafford.

• To provide assessment and intervention for patients with acquired swallowing and/or communication problems, for the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team and Community Stroke Team as required.
• To work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver integrated care plans with patient needs and goals at the forefront of care.
• To take on the support and development for registered and non-registered staff members in the service and students.
• To be involved in service development and incentives to improve patient care and ensure the provision of a high quality service.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.

Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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