Job summary

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time 22.5 hours per week.

The Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team provide stroke specialist therapy to stroke survivors in their own homes/places of residence across the county of Gloucestershire. The team consists of Occupational Therapists (OT), Physiotherapists (PT), Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) and Rehabilitation Assistants (RA). We are seeking a Speech and Language Therapist experienced in Stroke Rehabilitation with a passion for delivering the highest quality of specialist intervention. As this is a community-based role you will be required to have a full Driving Licence valid for the UK and your own vehicle for business use.

Adopting national best practice this team ensures that people suffering from a stroke will benefit from the clinical pathway, maximising the health outcomes of those people who are likely to improve with community based specialist rehabilitation. There will be close collaborative working with colleagues in the Acute Stroke setting and Vale Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician to work in this friendly and collaborative multi-disciplinary team who shares a philosophy of empowering patients to be more independent and active in their recovery. You will be committed to developing your own expertise but also support other colleagues to continually develop and grow their own skills through clinical, managerial and peer supervision alongside appraisal.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment, diagnosis and treatment to Stroke patients with communication and swallowing disorders in the community.
• To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to the holistic management and rehabilitation of the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) caseload.
• To support the Band 7 Highly Specialist SLT and Team Leads in service development, evaluation and quality initiatives in line with local and national drivers.
• To support the Team Leads in adhering to national and local standards set out for Stroke and rehabilitation.
• To provide professional support and advice to wider multi-disciplinary including rehabilitation assistants and students, acting as a clinical resource for speech and language therapy in the specialist area of Stroke.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

327-26-851

Job locations

Stroke ESD Team

Independent Living Centre, Village Road

Cheltenham

GL51 0BY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

To support compliance with UK immigration requirements, all applicants who require a visa to work in the UK must disclose their visa history in full. This includes current and previous sponsors, dates of sponsorship, visa category, and any changes of employment. If you are on a Graduate or Dependant Visa, please disclose the expiry date on your application. Incomplete information may mean we are unable to consider your application

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas To support compliance with UK immigration requirements, all applicants who require a visa to work in the UK must disclose their visa history in full. This includes current and previous sponsors, dates of sponsorship, visa category, and any changes of employment. If you are on a Graduate or Dependant Visa, please disclose the expiry date on your application. Incomplete information may mean we are unable to consider your application

Person Specification

Qualifications, experience, specialist knowledge,personal attributes

Essential

• Recognised Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists degree level qualification
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Post Graduate Dysphagia Training
• Experience in managing patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties post stroke
• Ability to identify own professional development needs
• Skill in selection of appropriate strategies for prioritisation and management of a complex caseload independently
• Specialist skills in differential diagnosis and targeting of clinical interventions
• Ability to demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including skilled and professional recognition of communication barriers/facilitation
• Negotiation skills for management of conflict across a range of situations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events
• Ability to work flexibly across the Trust
• Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently.

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills
• A baseline knowledge and understanding of the specific counselling required for the specialist area
• Demonstration of specialist knowledge in clinical specialism e.g. Stroke underpinned by current evidence based practice

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Approachable and flexible
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care
• Ability to engage positively with service users

Person Specification Qualifications, experience, specialist knowledge,personal attributes Essential Recognised Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists degree level qualification Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Post Graduate Dysphagia Training Experience in managing patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties post stroke Ability to identify own professional development needs Skill in selection of appropriate strategies for prioritisation and management of a complex caseload independently Specialist skills in differential diagnosis and targeting of clinical interventions Ability to demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including skilled and professional recognition of communication barriers/facilitation Negotiation skills for management of conflict across a range of situations Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events Ability to work flexibly across the Trust Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently. Desirable Excellent presentation skills A baseline knowledge and understanding of the specific counselling required for the specialist area Demonstration of specialist knowledge in clinical specialism e.g. Stroke underpinned by current evidence based practice Personal Attributes Essential Approachable and flexible Good communication skills (written and verbal) Be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively Ability to work under pressure Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care Ability to engage positively with service users

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).

Additional information 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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke ESD Team

Independent Living Centre, Village Road

Cheltenham

GL51 0BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke ESD Team

Independent Living Centre, Village Road

Cheltenham

GL51 0BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The OUT Spoken Navigator supports men who have experienced trauma, including sexual harm, within prisons across the North West, helping them access the support they need to improve their wellbeing and move forward in their recovery. The role involves conducting assessments, providing trauma-informed brief interventions and advocacy, and helping men navigate available support. Working closely with prison staff, healthcare professionals and other services, the Navigator helps ensure men receive joined-up support, particularly those who may have experienced complex trauma or struggled to engage with services in the past. It's a rewarding opportunity to build trusting relationships, give men a voice within the criminal justice system and make a meaningful difference to their lives, ensuring no male survivor is left behind.

Main duties of the job

• Facilitate the design, development and delivery of individually tailored care plans and pathways for clients in the service.
• Undertake individual risk and needs assessments for victim/survivors entering the pathway.
• Deliver 1:1 trauma-informed/survivor-centred therapeutic interventions.
• Work within a multi-agency partnership to liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the care provided to clients.
• Accurately record clinical interventions and maintain a high standard of record keeping.
• Engage in monthly clinical supervision and regular Line Management as directed.
• Provide accurate client reports to stakeholders that represent the clients needs and wishes.
• Participation in the development and implementation of continuous service and system improvement.
• Maintain appropriate professional registration (if applicable) and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
• Undertake specific tasks as directed by a Manager or a member of the Executive Team.
• Maintain professional registration, membership and undertake compliance as required, including CPD, etc.

About us

We Are Survivors is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual harms across Greater Manchester, providing access to quality-assured support.

Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.

Our vision is to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind

Job summary

Please visit our vacancy page to apply for this role - Work for us | Headway London.

This role is an associate contract - It's not fixed term.This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable candidate.

Headway London is looking for an Associate Neuro-Physiotherapist to provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) who have been referred to the Enfield Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team. This position will also involve completing assessments, reports and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Find out more about our Therapy service here: Brain Injury Therapy & Rehabilitation | Headway London

If you're empathetic, resilient and passionate about helping people improve their wellbeing, wed love to hear from you.

Find out more about our Therapy service here: Brain Injury Therapy & Rehabilitation | Headway London

If you're passionate about helping people improve their wellbeing, develop their independence and achieve their goals, wed love to hear from you. Join our supportive and dedicated team, where your skills and expertise can make a meaningful difference to peoples lives every day.

How to Apply

Please submit your Application Form and voluntary Diversity Monitoring Form to [email protected].

Main duties of the job

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes for individuals with complex neurological presentations, working autonomously to analyse neurological impairments including altered tone, balance dysfunction, gait abnormalities, and vestibular disorders.
• Negotiate goal-directed intervention with individuals or carers to establish a realistic person-centred treatment programme, and promote an individuals choice and autonomy.
• Communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals with speech, cognitive and behavioural difficulties including communicating information which may be of a complex and sensitive nature, and employ appropriate skills to motivate an individual in their treatment programme.
• Deliver physiotherapy interventions for individuals presenting with behaviours that may challenge, working autonomously as a lone practitioner across a range of domestic, community, and public environments, including use of public transport.
• Provide specialist advice, education, and training to staff, volunteers, carers, and other professionals on topics including falls prevention, manual handling, the physical consequences of acquired brain injury, and the safe prescription and use of mobility and wheelchair equipment.

About us

Headway London (www.headwaylondon.org) is a charity supporting people affected by brain injury. Working across 17 London boroughs, we provide specialist support for over 950 survivors, families, friends and carers each year - offering therapies, advocacy, and family and community support, alongside our Day and Evening Services.

Our Mission

We empower our community of brain injury survivors and their families to imagine new possibilities - filled with creativity, embracing diversity and backed by specialist support.

Our Vision

Brain injury survivors experience a world which is accessible to them, and where their contributions are valued and celebrated.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0137-26-0004

Job locations

Headway London

Enfield Community Team

238-240 Kingsland Road

London

E2 8AX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please visit to our vacancy page to apply for this role - Work for us | Headway London.This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable candidate.

JOB DETAILS

• Job Title:Associate Neuro-Physiotherapist
• Location:Headway London and Enfield Community Team
• Team:Enfield Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team
• Responsible To:Therapy Service Manager
• Hours: 4 Hours Per Week
• Salary:£55 Per Hour
• This role is an associate contract - It's not fixed term.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) who have been referred to the Enfield Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team. Complete assessments, reports and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

PRINCINPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes for individuals with complex neurological presentations, working autonomously to analyse neurological impairments including altered tone, balance dysfunction, gait abnormalities, and vestibular disorders. Assess the impact of these impairments on activity and participation in line with the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), utilising evidence-based assessment tools and validated outcome measures to inform clinical reasoning, deliver effective interventions, and evaluate patient progress.
• Negotiate goal-directed intervention with individuals and, or carers to establish a realistic person-centred treatment programme, and promote an individuals choice and autonomy.
• Communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals with speech, cognitive and behavioural difficulties including communicating information which may be of a complex and sensitive nature, and employ appropriate skills to motivate an individual in their treatment programme.
• Deliver physiotherapy interventions for individuals presenting with behaviours that may challenge, working autonomously as a lone practitioner across a range of domestic, community, and public environments, including use of public transport.Effectively manage unpredictable situations through dynamic risk assessment, advanced problem-solving, clinical judgement, and proactive risk management strategies. Utilise highly developed communication, empathy, negotiation, and deescalation skills to maintain personal safety whilst preserving the individual's dignity, choice, and independence.
• Provide specialist advice, education, and training to staff, volunteers, carers, and other professionals on topics including falls prevention, manual handling, the physical consequences of acquired brain injury, and the safe prescription and use of mobility and wheelchair equipment.Deliver presentations and tailored training sessions to enhance knowledge, competence, and confidence in supporting individuals with complex neurological conditions. Liaise with educational establishments, employers, and community organisations to provide expert physiotherapy advice and facilitate successful engagement or re-engagement in education, employment, leisure, and community activities, promoting participation, independence, and inclusion within professional scope of practice.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS - INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

• Internal:Staff Headway London, Members/ clients and their families and carers.
• External:External partners, including health and social care providers, case managers and neuro-navigators.

Job description Job responsibilities Please visit to our vacancy page to apply for this role - Work for us | Headway London.This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable candidate.JOB DETAILSJob Title:Associate Neuro-PhysiotherapistLocation:Headway London and Enfield Community TeamTeam:Enfield Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation TeamResponsible To:Therapy Service ManagerHours: 4 Hours Per WeekSalary:£55 Per HourThis role is an associate contract - It's not fixed term.ABOUT THE ROLEProvide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) who have been referred to the Enfield Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team. Complete assessments, reports and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.PRINCINPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUndertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes for individuals with complex neurological presentations, working autonomously to analyse neurological impairments including altered tone, balance dysfunction, gait abnormalities, and vestibular disorders. Assess the impact of these impairments on activity and participation in line with the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), utilising evidence-based assessment tools and validated outcome measures to inform clinical reasoning, deliver effective interventions, and evaluate patient progress.Negotiate goal-directed intervention with individuals and, or carers to establish a realistic person-centred treatment programme, and promote an individuals choice and autonomy.Communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals with speech, cognitive and behavioural difficulties including communicating information which may be of a complex and sensitive nature, and employ appropriate skills to motivate an individual in their treatment programme.Deliver physiotherapy interventions for individuals presenting with behaviours that may challenge, working autonomously as a lone practitioner across a range of domestic, community, and public environments, including use of public transport.Effectively manage unpredictable situations through dynamic risk assessment, advanced problem-solving, clinical judgement, and proactive risk management strategies. Utilise highly developed communication, empathy, negotiation, and deescalation skills to maintain personal safety whilst preserving the individual's dignity, choice, and independence.Provide specialist advice, education, and training to staff, volunteers, carers, and other professionals on topics including falls prevention, manual handling, the physical consequences of acquired brain injury, and the safe prescription and use of mobility and wheelchair equipment.Deliver presentations and tailored training sessions to enhance knowledge, competence, and confidence in supporting individuals with complex neurological conditions. Liaise with educational establishments, employers, and community organisations to provide expert physiotherapy advice and facilitate successful engagement or re-engagement in education, employment, leisure, and community activities, promoting participation, independence, and inclusion within professional scope of practice.KEY RELATIONSHIPS - INTERNAL AND EXTERNALInternal:Staff Headway London, Members/ clients and their families and carers.External:External partners, including health and social care providers, case managers and neuro-navigators.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment at a level of activity limitation and participation restriction (as defined in the ICF).
• Advanced ability to work within physiotherapy evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including ability to relate well to people on a one-to-one basis & in group settings and be empathic with others situations.
• Developed knowledge and experience of audit and monitoring.
• Developed literacy and numeracy skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Zoom.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• This role requires ability to travel to and across the borough of Enfield.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed understanding of the evidence base in physiotherapy within neurological rehabilitation.
• Awareness of own competency level.
• Good understanding of the issues relevant to a person with acquired brain injury.

Desirable

• Understanding of the demographic Headway London serves.
• Understanding of the voluntary sector.
• Awareness of the various other support services available in the catchment area.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC Registration.
• Member of the CSP.

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant courses undertaken.
• Member of ACPIN.

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience of working within a neurological rehabilitation setting.
• Experience of MDT working with adults with acquired brain injury.
• Experience working in community settings.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development and reflective practice.

Desirable

• Experience of medico-legal assessments, report writing and treatment delivery.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Developed ability to seek help when appropriate.
• Developed ability to relate well to people on a one-to-one basis &
• in group settings and be empathic with others situations.
• Developed ability to work under pressure and to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to self-motivate.
• Commitment to the values, behaviours and principles of the organisation.
• Commitment to working in ways which promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to continuous personal development.

Person Specification Skills Essential Highly developed clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. Highly developed ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment at a level of activity limitation and participation restriction (as defined in the ICF). Advanced ability to work within physiotherapy evidence-based practice guidelines. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including ability to relate well to people on a one-to-one basis & in group settings and be empathic with others situations. Developed knowledge and experience of audit and monitoring. Developed literacy and numeracy skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Zoom. Additional Requirements Essential This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role requires ability to travel to and across the borough of Enfield. Knowledge Essential Detailed understanding of the evidence base in physiotherapy within neurological rehabilitation. Awareness of own competency level. Good understanding of the issues relevant to a person with acquired brain injury. Desirable Understanding of the demographic Headway London serves. Understanding of the voluntary sector. Awareness of the various other support services available in the catchment area. Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy. HCPC Registration. Member of the CSP. Desirable Evidence of relevant courses undertaken. Member of ACPIN. Experience Essential Post graduate experience of working within a neurological rehabilitation setting. Experience of MDT working with adults with acquired brain injury. Experience working in community settings. Evidence of Continued Professional Development and reflective practice. Desirable Experience of medico-legal assessments, report writing and treatment delivery. Personal Attributes Essential Developed ability to seek help when appropriate. Developed ability to relate well to people on a one-to-one basis & in group settings and be empathic with others situations. Developed ability to work under pressure and to stay calm in stressful situations. Ability to self-motivate. Commitment to the values, behaviours and principles of the organisation. Commitment to working in ways which promote equity, diversity and inclusion. Commitment to continuous personal development.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Headway East London

Address

Headway London

Enfield Community Team

238-240 Kingsland Road

London

E2 8AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://headwayeastlondon.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Headway East London

Address

Headway London

Enfield Community Team

238-240 Kingsland Road

London

E2 8AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://headwayeastlondon.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

If you have an interest in Stroke and would like to support and enable stroke survivors to reach their full potential, both in their own homes and care settings then this is the job for you. We are looking for a speech and language therapist to work in our Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service. This job will allow you to broaden your knowledge base.

Stroke survivors often feel isolated and vulnerable after they are discharged from hospital. Our team is there to allay these fears and support stroke survivors at this difficult time, whilst also providing them with therapy and nursing support should they need it. On a day to day basis you will deliver speech and language therapy alongside our other speech and language therapists for people with communication and swallowing disorders following a stroke who have been discharged from hospital into the care of the ESD service for South East Essex

We offer a highly motivated and supportive team, regular supervision, excellent training and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

This is a fixed term contract (or secondment) for a 6 month period to cover maternity leave. Due to this being a fixed term post, Visa sponsorship will not be considered. Access to a vehicle and UK driving licence is essential for this post.

For further information or an informal discussion contact Ailsa Miller (Team Leader) on 07908 177962 or Kirsty Jenkins (Lead SLT) on 07583671281.

Main duties of the job

• To work within the local Early Supported Discharge for Stroke (ESD) Team to provide a 7 day a week rehabilitation programme for up to six weeks following discharge from hospital into the community. This is likely to include some weekend working.
• To liaise closely with the Speech and Language Therapy team on the Stroke Unit at Southend Hospital to ensure a smooth handover from the hospital into ESD.
• To work with the Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service to ensure a smooth handover of those with longer term therapy needs at the end of their time with ESD.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To use specialist skills in the management of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia following a stroke.
• To hold responsibility for own case load.
• To participate in clinical audit, protocol development, objective-setting etc as required by the SLT and ESD teams.
• To receive regular clinical and management supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior SLT is available if required between supervision meetings.
• To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams' clinical practice.
• ng stroke in the local area.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

As our MINT Recovery Navigator, you will deliver mental health support and interventions to people in primary care. You will work collaboratively with the client, GP, and other health and care professionals to ensure people with moderate-serious mental health needs are supported to connect to their community, to build resilience and to improve their wellbeing. The role will work with patients with mental health needs registered to one of the GP practices that sit within the PCN. This role is about supporting people with moderate to serious mental health needs who often fall between the primary and secondary care gap. You will work closely with clients experiencing domestic violence and offer specialised domestic violence support to survivors. You will work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support peoples recovery to live fulfilling lives.

Main duties of the job

Work as a core member of the MINT based in the locality hub alongside professionals from PCLS/Bristol Triage, Adult Social Care and AWP, and others to complete support conversations with clients referred into the MINT hub.

Work closely with colleagues and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as GPs, Health and Social Care, other Voluntary and Community Services and taking initiative to share learning, new ideas and trends.

To complete support conversations with the client. The support conversation is a simple intervention to assess what matters to a person with regard to their lie, support needs, goals, strengths, and desired outcomes whilst addressing their concerns.

Attend and contribute in a positive and proactive way to daily handovers and Multi-Disciplinary Discussions (MDD) within the MINT Hub.

Identify, assess, contribute, maintain, provide feedback, and manage risk to ensure it is minimised.

To navigate the wider system which includes signposting or supporting the client to access support in relation to housing, debt advice, employment, family/relationship breakdown and domestic violence etc.

Manage casework, documentation, and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies, making the best use of own supervision, training, and staff development

Deliver specialised domestic violence support to survivors.

Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery.

About us

Missing Link provides practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a rich and meaningful life. The aim is to deliver recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health and other support needs to achieve their hopes and ambitions. In addition, we provide dedicated domestic abuse support to women, men and children.

Job summary

As a Health/ Hospital IDVA you will provide a domestic abuse service to victims who have been identified via the hospital and NHS employees.Initially the role will include guiding and supporting health professionals at the hospital on the identification and referral route in the service. Yourrole will also focus on embedding routine enquiry in domestic abuse by working alongside health professionals; and from there in you will directlysupport any victims who are identified whilst in the care of ELHT services. You will undertake and regularly review risk assessments, developsafety and support plans and assist victims with signposting into other relevant support services. The role will also have a key relationship and bepart of the ELHT Safeguarding Team.You will have strong communication skills and experience of partnership working, as the role will involve maintaining effective multi-agencyrelationships, attending MARRAC and case conferences and adhering to statutory protocols and procedures. You will work to ensure safety,confidentiality and risk minimisation for victims of domestic abuse, supporting and enabling them to access services which maximise their safetyand which support their emotional, physical, intellectual and social wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

Please see job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this role. If you have any queries about this please do not hesitate tocontact us.

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide highquality services and treat over 700,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom areinternationally renowned and have won awards for their work.We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to work as a key member of the Hospital SafeguardingTeam, with additional professional support from local specialist Domestic Abuse Services.You will hold a recognised formal IDVA qualification or have an extensive portfolio working as an IDVA. This must be evidenced within yourapplication. Experience of working as a Hospital IDVA is desirable, and knowledge and understanding of the role is essential. You must beconfident in your role, and able to make decisions about complex situations.You will have strong communication skills and experience of partnership working, as the role will involve maintaining effective multi-agencyrelationships, attending MARAC and case conferences and adhering to statutory protocols and procedures. You will work to ensure safety,confidentiality and risk minimisation for victims of domestic abuse, supporting and enabling them to access services which maximise their safety and which support their emotional, physical, intellectual and social wellbeing.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

435-C067-26-A

Job locations

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

BURNLEY

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES Identify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims identified through hospital services using an evidence-based riskidentification checklist. Focus on and prioritise high risk cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service through individualsafety planning and personal support. Liaise with local Domestic Abuse providers for their provision of continued support in line with initial safety plans following dischargefrom hospital. Accept joint working arrangements with local Domestic Abuse providers for individuals who may benefit from support from the hospitalIDVA whilst under the care of ELHT. Advocate for high risk victims with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by:1. Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how yourrole fits into them.2. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including in relation to legal options, housing,health and finance.3. Working directly with all key agency partners to address the safety of high risk victims and ensuring that their safety plansare coordinated particularly through the MARAC. Manage a case load for an agreed timeframe ensuring each client receives the appropriate service individual to their needs. Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in theirsituation, and help them regain control of their lives. Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi agency setting which will include preparation and participationat the MARAC. You will contribute interventions and help design a plan to protect victims and any children, while maintaining anindependent role on behalf of your client, keeping their safety as central to any response. Be proactive with your designated line manager/ professional lead in carrying out periodic case reviews based on a review of risk andabuse Access supervision from other Domestic Abuse providers in relation to the specialist role and caseload Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possibleservice for victims of domestic abuse. Provide training to identified health service staff and raise awareness of domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour based violence, etc.with staff across the hospital sites. Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services works in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverserange of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all. To participate in policy development and the implementation of routine enquiry across more services within ELHT. To carry out any other duties as requested which are commensurate with business service delivery.Shortlisting packCLINICAL Contribute to a safe working environment for patients and staff and ensure that patient dignity is not compromised. Attend meetings as required with the clinical teamsCOMMUNICATION Use range of communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, staff and families With support, communicate sensitive and distressing information to those who are experiencing domestic abuse, and the clinical teamscaring for them as appropriate Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences and multi-agency conferences as required. Ensure effective communication in demanding and challenging situations, with support from senior staff within the safeguarding teamor clinical teams Participate in meetings to share ideas and exchange information. Ensure clear concise documentation is adhered to in line with Trusts PolicyTRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Maintain an up to date professional portfolio. Take personal responsibility for own development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research. Participate in supervision in accordance with guidelines. Participate in annual appraisal as an apraisee. Ensure you are up to date with core mandatory training. Assist in undertaking clinical audit and peer reviews to contribute to practice development and quality improvements. Regularly gain feedback from users, to inform developments in the service.ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that appropriate resources are available at all times. Ensure the safe use and maintenance of equipment. To ensure that patient outcomes are recorded in a timely way as per Trust policies and processes. Provide quality written reports for patients, parents/carers and other professional within the Trust processes. To develop resources that could/can be used in the deliverance of services. Keep up to date with relevant legislation and statutory requirements for Domestic AbusePROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To actively liaise with other professionals within the Caldicott data protection and information governance. Develop professionally through self development extending own knowledge in line with professional IDVA training standards Participate in research and learning projects which are relevant to Domestic Abuse Ensure accurate record keeping as per Trust policy and professional Guidelines on paper and electronic patient records

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES Identify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims identified through hospital services using an evidence-based riskidentification checklist. Focus on and prioritise high risk cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service through individualsafety planning and personal support. Liaise with local Domestic Abuse providers for their provision of continued support in line with initial safety plans following dischargefrom hospital. Accept joint working arrangements with local Domestic Abuse providers for individuals who may benefit from support from the hospitalIDVA whilst under the care of ELHT. Advocate for high risk victims with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by:1. Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how yourrole fits into them.2. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including in relation to legal options, housing,health and finance.3. Working directly with all key agency partners to address the safety of high risk victims and ensuring that their safety plansare coordinated particularly through the MARAC. Manage a case load for an agreed timeframe ensuring each client receives the appropriate service individual to their needs. Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in theirsituation, and help them regain control of their lives. Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi agency setting which will include preparation and participationat the MARAC. You will contribute interventions and help design a plan to protect victims and any children, while maintaining anindependent role on behalf of your client, keeping their safety as central to any response. Be proactive with your designated line manager/ professional lead in carrying out periodic case reviews based on a review of risk andabuse Access supervision from other Domestic Abuse providers in relation to the specialist role and caseload Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possibleservice for victims of domestic abuse. Provide training to identified health service staff and raise awareness of domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour based violence, etc.with staff across the hospital sites. Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services works in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverserange of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all. To participate in policy development and the implementation of routine enquiry across more services within ELHT. To carry out any other duties as requested which are commensurate with business service delivery.Shortlisting packCLINICAL Contribute to a safe working environment for patients and staff and ensure that patient dignity is not compromised. Attend meetings as required with the clinical teamsCOMMUNICATION Use range of communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, staff and families With support, communicate sensitive and distressing information to those who are experiencing domestic abuse, and the clinical teamscaring for them as appropriate Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences and multi-agency conferences as required. Ensure effective communication in demanding and challenging situations, with support from senior staff within the safeguarding teamor clinical teams Participate in meetings to share ideas and exchange information. Ensure clear concise documentation is adhered to in line with Trusts PolicyTRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Maintain an up to date professional portfolio. Take personal responsibility for own development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research. Participate in supervision in accordance with guidelines. Participate in annual appraisal as an apraisee. Ensure you are up to date with core mandatory training. Assist in undertaking clinical audit and peer reviews to contribute to practice development and quality improvements. Regularly gain feedback from users, to inform developments in the service.ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that appropriate resources are available at all times. Ensure the safe use and maintenance of equipment. To ensure that patient outcomes are recorded in a timely way as per Trust policies and processes. Provide quality written reports for patients, parents/carers and other professional within the Trust processes. To develop resources that could/can be used in the deliverance of services. Keep up to date with relevant legislation and statutory requirements for Domestic AbusePROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To actively liaise with other professionals within the Caldicott data protection and information governance. Develop professionally through self development extending own knowledge in line with professional IDVA training standards Participate in research and learning projects which are relevant to Domestic Abuse Ensure accurate record keeping as per Trust policy and professional Guidelines on paper and electronic patient records

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a qualified IDVA, usually 2 years or extensive portfolio
• Knowledge of the Hospital & community IDVA role

Desirable

• Experience within a hospital or community IDVA role

Work Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise and plan workload
• Ability to use databases effectively
• Proven ability to plan and comply with procedures
• Accurate record keeping

Communication

Essential

• Clear and accurate written/verbal communication
• IT Skills
• Ability to use databases and systems effectively

Flexibility

Essential

• Able to work the hours required by the need of the service
• Able to adapt to the changing needs of the service

Personal Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to work within a team and also, when required, work independently
• Demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach and to be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients

Learning Ability

Essential

• Actively seeks to develop own skills and knowledge in relation to the role

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake future study for own professional development and service needs

Other Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
• Able to deal with confidential information in the appropriate manner

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Access to a vehicle/transport for work purposes

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience as a qualified IDVA, usually 2 years or extensive portfolio Knowledge of the Hospital & community IDVA role Desirable Experience within a hospital or community IDVA role Work Skills Essential Able to prioritise and plan workload Ability to use databases effectively Proven ability to plan and comply with procedures Accurate record keeping Communication Essential Clear and accurate written/verbal communication IT Skills Ability to use databases and systems effectively Flexibility Essential Able to work the hours required by the need of the service Able to adapt to the changing needs of the service Personal Skills Essential Proven ability to work within a team and also, when required, work independently Demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach and to be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients Learning Ability Essential Actively seeks to develop own skills and knowledge in relation to the role Desirable Willingness to undertake future study for own professional development and service needs Other Skills Essential Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision Able to deal with confidential information in the appropriate manner Practical Requirements Essential Access to a vehicle/transport for work purposes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

BURNLEY

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

BURNLEY

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Community Stroke Rehabilitation are looking for a Specialist Therapy Assistant.

The post will be based at Sedgefield Community Hospital, treating patients in and around the Durham and North Durham area. The successful candidate will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and skilled associates to deliver innovative, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation in patients own homes and out-patient settings to optimise recovery.

The role is diverse and challenging, and we are looking for someone to join our friendly team and to meet the needs of patients and bring ideas to the service regarding service delivery and development. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to apply their skills in a flexible, innovative manner and to create solutions to offer our patients an optimal rehabilitation journey.

We would welcome an informal chat or visit from any interested candidates.

If you feel you have the right skills and knowledge then we would welcome an application.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to Therapists in a variety of settings in the provision of high quality interventions to meet the needs of patients requiring physiotherapy, speech and language therapy or occupational therapy in the community.

To provide holistic care for clients without direct supervision but accountable at all times to the responsible case manager

To assist in the delivery of core programmes of clinical care and participate in service improvement and development initiatives.

To work within a multi-agency, multi- disciplinary framework of nursing, social work, therapy, residential, administrative and support staff.

Client Group: Comprehensive portfolio of rehabilitation, nursing, healthcare and case management services to stroke survivors in their homes or residential homes requiring care and support in the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job summary

Youll be part of a multidisciplinary Pathfinder team, working alongside highly specialised psychotherapists, psychiatry, complex case workers and low-intensity mental health practitioners, as well as partners across Greater Manchesters sexual harm services. Its an opportunity to practise social work in a genuinely collaborative way, combining trauma-informed support with practical problem-solving and helping services work better together around the person.

Were particularly interested in someone who can engage people who may not always find traditional services easy to access. Youll need to be professionally curious, comfortable working with complexity and able to balance compassionate relationship-building with safeguarding, risk and professional boundaries. The role requires Social Work England registration and a Level 6 or above Social Work qualification, along with experience supporting or advocating for adults and/or young people experiencing vulnerability. Experience within the criminal justice system, VCSE sector or working with sexual harm is welcomed but is not essential.

Most importantly, were looking for someone who shares our belief that no male survivor should be left behind and who wants to work creatively with survivors and our partners to make that a reality.

Main duties of the job

To manage the operational and clinical duty of care for support services

To maintain the safe and inclusive provision of spaces for all clients

Supporting the wider We are Survivors team in addressing the emotional, social, practical, and financial needs of Survivors and their loved ones impacted by sexual harms.

Collaborating closely with relevant social services and healthcare professionals, in line with legislation, professional standards, and policies.

Assisting with welfare rights, financial matters, housing, education, and the variable impacts of being a survivor of sexual harms.

To effectively lead and successfully manage the provision of client services, as designed and governed by the organisation, including ensuring KPIs are met and data handling and reporting is accurate.

To ensure that all services managed, effectively record and identify threats and trends that will result in responding effectively to meet clients needs.

To maintain and deliver relevant services to a small caseload of clients.

To support the further development of the services that meet clients needs.

Undertake specific tasks as directed by a Manager or a member of the Executive Team.

Maintain professional registration, membership and undertake compliance as required, including CPD, etc

About us

We Are Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male, including trans and non-binary individuals, survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.

Our vision is to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and autonomous Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our well established and evolving North Staffordshire Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) giving you the opportunity to help drive developing and implementing high quality stroke rehabilitation care pathways and multidisciplinary training plans.

This is a 9 month contract for 30 hours to cover a secondment.

You will actively contribute to working in partnership with our patients, care partners and building a culture of research and development. Supporting our strong links to our local community an invested interest in improving our stroke rehabilitation service with the overall aim being to improve the health and wellbeing of the population served.

We offer excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and building robust learning plans utilising the Stroke Specialist Education Framework (SSEF) and aligning to Allied Health Professionals (AHP) pillars of practice. Our service is transformational with the post holder requiring a level of NHS and stroke rehabilitation experience, high emotional intelligence and confidence to support with helping us drive development of our ICSS model.

We are based at the Haywood Hospital with our community service working across a 7 day shift pattern. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel independently and efficiently over a large geographical area .

Main duties of the job

As the Specialist Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for the management of a complex stroke caseload, which includes specialist assessment and evaluation (within service specification), goal setting and care planning in conjunction with patient and care partner.

As part of this role you will be expected to,

Deliver a range of therapeutic interventions following specific occupational therapy and interdisciplinary assessments including goal planning and evaluation within a biopsychosocial approach to maximise an individual's abilities.

Develop effective communication and delegation to team members and wider professionals within service specified processes to meet the needs of the individual.

Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments & management plans promoting positive risk taking to improve quality of life and maximise occupational and functional performance/independence.

Maintain effective service and clinical governance reporting systems including contemporaneous paperwork, safeguarding and incident reporting mechanisms.

Support in the provision of formal and informal training of pre/post registration students, staff members, carers and service users.

Responsible for participating in quality driven processes, research and service development opportunities.

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 close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustorwww.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-LBG-26-8297793

Job locations

Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

To see the full detailed job description and full details of the job, please refer to the job description and specification attached.

Job description Job responsibilities 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 To see the full detailed job description and full details of the job, please refer to the job description and specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Registration with HCPC
• Proof of CPD

Desirable

• Specialist interest and education in stroke
• MOCA training
• Bobath or equivalent training
• Masters modules

Experience

Essential

• NHS or relevant experience
• Supporting service users, families, carers
• Good time management
• Previous experience with stroke survivors

Desirable

• Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
• Splinting
• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Behavioural management
• Anxiety management
• Lifestyle and risk prevention

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• oUnderstanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC / RCOT standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
• Clinical knowledge of Stroke
• Good IT skills
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• oKnowledge of relevant NHSE / DOH and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Aware of trust values
• Able to work independently
• Good communication
• Team working

Desirable

• Lone working confidence

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC Proof of CPD Desirable Specialist interest and education in stroke MOCA training Bobath or equivalent training Masters modules Experience Essential NHS or relevant experience Supporting service users, families, carers Good time management Previous experience with stroke survivors Desirable Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations. Splinting Cognitive rehabilitation Behavioural management Anxiety management Lifestyle and risk prevention Skills, knowledge and abilities Essential oUnderstanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC / RCOT standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children. Clinical knowledge of Stroke Good IT skills Good communication skills Desirable oKnowledge of relevant NHSE / DOH and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context. Personal attributes Essential Aware of trust values Able to work independently Good communication Team working Desirable Lone working confidence

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).

Additional information 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

Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

If you have an interest in Stroke and would like to support and enable stroke survivors to reach their full potential, both in their own homes and care settings then this is the job for you. We are looking for a speech and language therapist to work in our Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service. This job will allow you to broaden your knowledge base.

Stroke survivors often feel isolated and vulnerable after they are discharged from hospital. Our team is there to allay these fears and support stroke survivors at this difficult time, whilst also providing them with therapy and nursing support should they need it. On a day to day basis you will deliver speech and language therapy alongside our other speech and language therapists for people with communication and swallowing disorders following a stroke who have been discharged from hospital into the care of the ESD service for South East Essex

We offer a highly motivated and supportive team, regular supervision, excellent training and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

This is a fixed term contract (or secondment) for a 6 month period to cover maternity leave. Due to this being a fixed term post, Visa sponsorship will not be considered. Access to a vehicle and UK driving licence is essential for this post.

For further information or an informal discussion contact Ailsa Miller (Team Leader) on 07908 177962 or Kirsty Jenkins (Lead SLT) on 07583671281.

Main duties of the job

• To work within the local Early Supported Discharge for Stroke (ESD) Team to provide a 7 day a week rehabilitation programme for up to six weeks following discharge from hospital into the community. This is likely to include some weekend working.
• To liaise closely with the Speech and Language Therapy team on the Stroke Unit at Southend Hospital to ensure a smooth handover from the hospital into ESD.
• To work with the Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service to ensure a smooth handover of those with longer term therapy needs at the end of their time with ESD.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To use specialist skills in the management of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia following a stroke.
• To hold responsibility for own case load.
• To participate in clinical audit, protocol development, objective-setting etc as required by the SLT and ESD teams.
• To receive regular clinical and management supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior SLT is available if required between supervision meetings.
• To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams' clinical practice.
• ng stroke in the local area.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

If you have an interest in Stroke and would like to support and enable stroke survivors to reach their full potential, both in their own homes and care settings then this is the job for you. We are looking for a speech and language therapist to work in our Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service. This job will allow you to broaden your knowledge base.

Stroke survivors often feel isolated and vulnerable after they are discharged from hospital. Our team is there to allay these fears and support stroke survivors at this difficult time, whilst also providing them with therapy and nursing support should they need it. On a day to day basis you will deliver speech and language therapy alongside our other speech and language therapists for people with communication and swallowing disorders following a stroke who have been discharged from hospital into the care of the ESD service for South East Essex

We offer a highly motivated and supportive team, regular supervision, excellent training and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Access to a vehicle and UK driving licence is essential for this post.

For further information or an informal discussion contact Ailsa Miller (Team Leader) on 07908 177962 or Kirsty Jenkins (Lead SLT) on 07583671281.

Main duties of the job

• To work within the local Early Supported Discharge for Stroke (ESD) Team to provide a 7 day a week rehabilitation programme for up to six weeks following discharge from hospital into the community. This is likely to include some weekend working.
• To liaise closely with the Speech and Language Therapy team on the Stroke Unit at Southend Hospital to ensure a smooth handover from the hospital into ESD.
• To work with the Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service to ensure a smooth handover of those with longer term therapy needs at the end of their time with ESD.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To use specialist skills in the management of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia following a stroke.
• To hold responsibility for own case load.
• To participate in clinical audit, protocol development, objective-setting etc as required by the SLT and ESD teams.
• To receive regular clinical and management supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior SLT is available if required between supervision meetings.
• To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams' clinical practice.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We have a vacancy for a full time Band 4 Stroke Practitioner within the Community Stroke service based within the city of Nottingham.

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals from a health or social care setting who have experience of working with/within multidisciplinary teams and can demonstrate an understanding of how a stroke can impact on patients and those around them.

The role requires you to be self-motivated as you will be managing your own caseload. You will be part of a large but supportive multidisciplinary team carrying out assessments, and supporting rehabilitation in peoples homes, care homes and other city venues or clinic settings. Patients seen will have had a stroke within the past 2 years.

In addition to APs, the team comprises of Administrator, Discharge Coordinator, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Support Workers, Reviewing Officers, Speech and Language therapists and Stroke Nurses.

There are good opportunities for training and development both internal and external and excellent opportunities to develop the role and to be involved in shaping the service through involvement in audits or other service development projects.

For questions about the role, please contact: Julia Webster 0115 8833990 [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The Stroke Practitioner role is key to supporting patients to progress in their recovery following discharge from hospital to either their own home environment or to a care setting, working closely with the other members of the Community Stroke Service and feeding back any changes to the clinicians involved. The role is a very important part of the service in that it supports the qualified clinicians in implementing rehabilitation of patients who have suffered a stroke by carrying out assessments and progressing clear rehabilitation goals and care plans. They also support Rehabilitation Support Workers with their caseload management.

Stroke practitioners are required to encourage and promote self-care with individuals following a stroke, providing support and guidance, and working in partnership with patients, carers, and other agencies to ensure a person-centred approach.

There are also opportunities to run groups, support clinics, and be involved in training sessions. You will be expected to be an active member of the team including being involved in ongoing service evaluation and development such as participating in audits and other projects that will improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

You will receive regular supervision and appropriate training to develop within the role.

You will need to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills. You must be able to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively. You will need to be flexible and organised.

About us

We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.

CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring.

CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on [email protected] . CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.

Job summary

We are developing an Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) within Great Yarmouth & Waveney, bringing together community stroke pathways into a more coordinated, responsive and patient-centred model of care. As part of the wider left shift ambition, this service will support earlier discharge from hospital and improve outcomes through timely, multidisciplinary rehabilitation in the community. Our Year 1 focus is on building a more responsive and integrated local service, increased MDT capacity and improved continuity of care across the stroke pathway. You will be joining a service at a key point of development, with the opportunity to shape how care is delivered and contribute to a more integrated, forward-thinking model of community stroke rehabilitation.

A seven day service will be developed in the future.

Main duties of the job

To lead a community stroke nursing team within the East Coast Community Healthcare Integrated Community Stroke Service, providing high quality specialist rehabilitation to patients following a stroke in order to allow patients to achieve their optimal level of independence and maximum rehabilitation potential.

To support post stroke reviews provided by other services for all stroke survivors within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney locality to identify difficulties and needs, provide information, advice and support for patients and their family and/or carers.

To provide specialist nursing within the Integrated Community Stroke Service consisting of assessment, liaison and treatment of patients following stroke.

To provide basic medication reviews, clinical observations and liaise with professionals as required.

To assess and prescribe basic pressure care equipment and signpost to other services requiring to be involved.

Complete basic mood screen assessments, have an awareness of the Psychological Step Care Model and carry out levels 1+2. Refer onwards to other agencies for further input if required.

To provide basic continence assessments, provide advice and refer to specialist team for input if required.

To manage autonomously a significant caseload with supervision from senior staff members.

To work in a variety of settings including patient homes, care homes and community settings.

About us

ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.

Job summary

Please note: This post could be a Secondment Opportunity.

The Ascend Service is a partnership between North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust and Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT), offering specialist, trauma-informed support to people across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire affected by sexual assault and abuse.

We are seeking an experienced CBT Practitioner to provide both advanced clinical practice and strong operational leadership within our multi-agency team. Working closely with the MPFT you will help coordinate service delivery, support performance and pathway oversight, and contribute to ongoing service development across both Trusts and partner agencies.

Main duties of the job

As an autonomous clinician working to BABCP standards, you will deliver high-quality CBT interventions while offering credible leadership to therapists and colleagues. You will play a key role in ensuring services remain accessible, compassionate, and aligned with the strategic priorities and governance frameworks of the partnership.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to work across our acute general wards and stroke/neuro-rehabilitation units, providing assessment and intervention for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. You will manage a varied caseload, with support and supervision from senior Speech and Language Therapists, developing your clinical skills in working with patients with acquired conditions including stroke, neurological disorders, frailty, and acute medical presentations.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will contribute to patient assessment, rehabilitation planning, and discharge processes, helping to ensure safe and effective care throughout the patient pathway. You will provide communication and swallowing interventions appropriate to your level of competence, support patients and carers, and work closely with colleagues across the acute and rehabilitation settings.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in dysphagia, stroke, and neuro-rehabilitation within a supportive team. You will receive regular supervision, access to continuing professional development opportunities, and support to build competence and confidence in delivering high-quality Speech and Language Therapy services.

Main duties of the job

To provide assessment, management and treatment to patients with swallowing and/or communication problems within the stroke and acute SLT team with senior support.

To contribute (where appropriate) service audits, quality improvement projects with senior support.

To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary framework to achieve integrated care for patients.

Regularly attendance and contribution to patient and family meetings, both face to face and via video.

Write high quality patient reports, including discharge reports for inpatients and community patients.

To cover other areas within the wider SLT as and when required.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.