Job summary
MPFT INTERNAL STAFF ONLY

The Speech & Language Therapy Service in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent provides assessment and treatment for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties in community settings, including patients' own homes. We offer dysphagia, communication, and voice assessment and intervention, supported by strong leadership and compassionate management.

We are excited to offer a permanent opportunity for a Speech & Language Therapist Advanced Practitioner. This full-time role will allow you to make a real difference across the North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent area, with a base in Bentilee. You will to work with our colleagues in North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust with a specific caseload, contribute to service development and take a leading role in shaping the delivery of speech and language therapy within the community.

The caseload which this role supports is a mixture of people with Learning Disability in the community, people with severe mental health needs in a specialist hospital setting and people with Huntington's Disease. The clinical work is diverse and interesting with MDT support in place.

What We're Looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Speech & Language Therapist who is able to work independently and is committed to delivering excellent patient care. You will provide specialist assessment, intervention and advice in the clinical areas of communication, dysphagia and voice.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload and contribute to supervision, training and leadership within the team. They will also work with the leadership team on delegated management tasks and contribute to service development and improvement.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates initiative, creativity in problem solving and strong clinical competence. You should be happy to travel to see patients in locations that suit them best and engage effectively with patients and their families. The post holder will be expected to consistently demonstrate the values of the Partnership Trust.

Why Join Us?
We are a supportive and forward-thinking team, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

We know that competition within the SLT job market is fierce! As such, we would like to offer you a range of benefits associated with working with us:

• Strong links with the local university which is soon to offer an undergraduate master's degree in SLT. This includes opportunities to be involved in the course syllabus, lecturing, student placements and interviews.
• Opportunities to access CENs, training, mentoring, peer support groups, conferences, our journal club and our own inhouse SLT forum.
• Comprehensive clinical and management supervision to suit your needs.
• A workplace buddy to help you settle into the role and area.
• Great clerical support and access to communication and dysphagia assistants.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 301-LBG-26-8196693
Job locations: Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, Dawlish Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0EU, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a compassionate and skilled team, wed love to hear from you!

Please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with HCPC and RCSLT
• Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent

Desirable

• Post graduate study to master's level in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service
• Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
• Completion of an Advanced Dysphagia course or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of expert/advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the post
• To have advanced professional and clinical knowledge of communication disorders and dysphagia, with particular emphasis on the specific clinical areas outline in the job purpose
• Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of communication / eating and drinking difficulties
• Proficient IT skills to participate in electronic patient noting systems in the Trust
• Experience of caseload prioritisation, ability to manage a clinical caseload safely and to delegate to other members of the team appropriately
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Supervision of clinical colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of student training
• Experience of leading clinical audit in specialism
• Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations

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: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, Dawlish Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0EU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Operational Lead, Zoe Gibbons, zoe.gibbons@mpft.nhs.uk, 03001230991

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.