Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

NHS Band 7: Salary £47,810 - £54,710 ( pro-rata) per annum 

Permanent contract

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

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

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

About the Role:

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

What We’re Looking For:

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

Why Join Us?

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

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

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

Kath Lake: Therapy Clinical Lead for Neuro [email protected]

Geri Murphy: Band 7 Team Lead SLT in Neuro Stroke Pathway [email protected]

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

Essential

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

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

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