Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead for Neuro and Stroke Pathway

This post is only open for applications from individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.

Organisations within scope are as follows:

• Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
• University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

NHS Band 7: Salary 47810 - 54710 ( pro-rata) per annum 

Permanent contract.

We pride ourselves on our flexible working policies and would welcome applications for full-time ( 37.5 hours per week) or part-time working.

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Stroke & Neuro Pathways (including Community Stroke Rehab Team)

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist ready to take the next step in your career Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Team Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated stroke and neuro pathways service including our highly regarded Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team.

About the Role:

• Lead and coordinate speech and language therapy provision across stroke and neuro pathways.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality patient-centred care.
• Provide clinical expertise and leadership within both acute and community settings.
• Drive service development and innovation to enhance patient outcomes.
• Benefit from peer support with another Band 7 SLT Team Lead within the pathway ensuring shared leadership collaboration and professional growth.

What Were Looking For:

• Excellent communication and teamworking skills able to inspire collaboration across disciplines.
• Proven leadership experience supporting mentoring and developing staff to reach their potential.
• Clinical expertise in stroke and neuro rehabilitation with a passion for evidence-based practice.
• Commitment to service improvement and professional growth.
• Able to independently manage a range of patients with dysphagia and communication difficulties.

Why Join Us

At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust youll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation teamwork and professional development. Youll lead a motivated team making a real difference to patients recovering from stroke and neurological conditions both in hospital and in the community. With peer support from another Band 7 SLT Neuro Team Lead youll have the opportunity to share ideas strengthen leadership and shape the future of the service together.

Apply now to shape the future of speech and language therapy in stroke and neuro care at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pre-arranged visits to the department are welcomed and encouraged prior to application or interview. For further information please contact:

Kath Lake: Therapy Clinical Lead for Neuro

Geri Murphy: Band 7 Team Lead SLT in Neuro Stroke Pathway

For full details of this role please refer to the enclosed Job Description

Qualifications :

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Achieved postgraduate dysphagia competencies.
• Driver (in the UK) and car owner essential for this role.

Additional Information :

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time