Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 January 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We're introducing Speech and Language Therapy into forensic services-- and we need enthusiastic, creative SLTs to help make it happen!

You’ll be joining an experienced, supportive SLT team that's keen to expand with four new colleagues. Together, we'll transform communication,
support engagement in therapeutic care
, and create safer spaces for everyone.

If you love collaboration and want to see the impact of your work every day, come and join us!

You will be practicing autonomously as a highly specialised SLT within the area of forensic mental health to provide patient‑centred clinical care which will encompass the skills of clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within their professional scope of practice.

You will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision‑making and specialised care, demonstrating clinical critical thinking to meet the needs of service users.

You will work collaboratively with wider speech and language teams and stakeholders to maintain the delivery of highest quality, integrated speech and language therapy, supporting the delivery of policy and procedure to sustain the delivery of quality, evidence‑based care.

You will have passion, enthusiasm and specialist knowledge of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and will have an active role in the development and support of newly qualified and less experienced staff.

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties and responsibilities

Provide interventions formed by NICE Guidance and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT) guidelines as well as other relevant local and national drivers.

Responsible for prioritising own workload, allocation of work to oneself and other staff, and to cover all levels of priority of work within the service.

Provide specific communication assessments and advice, as part of the assessment process, culminating in an agreed plan of action and or care and intervention. This would include the use of recognised/agreed standardised Speech and Language Therapy assessment tools alongside profession specific and generic outcome measures.

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Health And Care Professions Council Registered Speech and Language Therapist
• RCSLT Registered
• Evidence of Continued Professional development
• Higher Level Degree
• Post Grad Training in Mental Health Issues Learning disabilities , and challenging behaviour
• Member of RCSLT,…