Band 6/7 Adult Speech & Language Therapist – Locum

MPA Recruitment; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is seeking an experienced Band 6/7 Adult Speech and Language Therapist to join a community stroke team based at Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtownabbey. This locum, part-time role (15 hours per week) focuses on domiciliary visits, delivering specialist assessments and rehabilitation to adults with dysphagia and communication disorders.

The successful therapist will work largely independently within a multidisciplinary team, manage their own caseload, travel between patients, and

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Full HCPC registration or eligibility to practice.
• Experience with adults with dysphagia.
• Ability to manage a domiciliary caseload with minimal supervision.
• Access to a car / driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist assessments and manage dysphagia and communication disorders in adults.
• Develop and deliver individualised therapy and rehabilitation programmes.
• Manage a community-based caseload independently.
• Provide SLT to adults recovering from stroke.
• Collaborate with Community Stroke Team and other health professionals.
• Monitor progress, review plans and advise on ongoing care.
• Support patients, families and carers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and multidisciplinary communication.

Skills

Dysphagia assessment

Independent working

Community rehab

Car required

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

HCPC Registered

Job description

Band 6/7 Adult Speech & Language Therapist – Locum

Location: Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtownabbey (community-based role covering surrounding areas)
Band: 6 or 7
Hours: 15 hours per week
Contract: Temporary / Locum – Initially 3–4 months, with potential for extension

MPA Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Adult Speech and Language Therapist to support a Community Stroke Team based at Whiteabbey Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced therapist to provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.

The role is primarily domiciliary-based, supporting patients within their own homes and community settings. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing their own caseload and working independently as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist assessments and management of adults with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and communication disorders.
• Develop and deliver individualised therapy and rehabilitation programmes.
• Manage and prioritise a community-based caseload independently.
• Provide speech and language therapy to adults recovering from stroke.
• Work collaboratively with the Community Stroke Team and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient progress, review treatment plans and make recommendations regarding ongoing care.
• Provide advice and support to patients, families and carers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to effective multidisciplinary communication.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Full, current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Previous experience working independently with adults with dysphagia.
• Experience assessing and managing adult communication difficulties.
• The ability to manage a community-based caseload with minimal supervision.
• Access to a car to travel between patients and community locations.
• An Access NI check.

What's on Offer?

• Band 6 or Band 7 locum opportunity.
• Part-time hours – 15 hours per week.
• Initial contract of 3–4 months, with regular reviews and potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work within a Community Stroke Team.
• Rewarding role providing rehabilitation and specialist support within the community.