Autonomous Speech & Language Therapist - Inpatient & Dysphagia

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradfield Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The adult inpatient Speech & Language Therapy team at Leighton Hospital, part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has a fixed-term contract for an autonomous Speech & Language Therapist to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex swallowing and communication needs.

The role involves multidisciplinary case management, delivering person-centred therapy, and access to clinical supervision and CPD.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate dysphagia training desirable.
• Autonomous practitioner with ability to work independently within a MDT.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage a shared dysphagia and acquired communication caseload.
• Provide specialist SLT assessment, diagnosis, goal setting and treatment planning for patients with complex neurological and long-term conditions.
• Collaborate with MDTs to deliver goal-focused, person-centred, integrated therapy and contribute to service development.

Job description

The adult inpatient Speech & Language Therapy team at Leighton Hospital, part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has a fixed-term contract for an autonomous Speech & Language Therapist to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex swallowing and communication needs.

The role involves multidisciplinary case management, delivering person-centred therapy, and access to clinical supervision and CPD.