Person Specification

Clinical skills and knowledge

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or relevant equivalent oversees qualification)
• Post Graduate dysphagia qualification/ training and competencies achieved
• Experience in a relevant clinical field
• Completed newly qualified practitioner competencies

Desirable

• Demonstration of specialist interest/knowledge of Adults in Mental Health or Autism
• Experience in delivering training to groups of people
• Attendance at Clinical Excellence Network related to clinical area
• Relevant CPD training completed

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).

Closing Date: 29 April 2026