Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY3 8DS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9301-26-0072 |
Summary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESMain duties and responsibilities Clinical To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) standards of proficiency and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) code of ethics and professional conduct and all other guidance from MPFT. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work. To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within MPFT and with external organisations to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values. To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The care/support plans may include the following: Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety Increased functional ability Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health Interventions in disease/condition management Prevention and reduction of health inequalities Early supported discharge Case management/treatment/care plans Palliative and end of life care Embedding an inclusive communication approach Supporting service users to understand new and complex information.