Band 6/7 Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist – Nottingham

Pulsejobs.com; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The role offers flexibility, with both full-time and part-time options available, to deliver essential therapy services to adult patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties, ensuring high-quality care and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of clinical experience.
• Minimum 1 year of adult acute experience.
• Dysphagia trained with signed-off competencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop therapy plans.
• Manage a diverse caseload in an acute healthcare setting.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Patient Management

Diagnosis

Therapeutic Intervention

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: 6/7
Location: Nottingham.
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (Full/Part-time available)

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We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital Campus in Nottingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing essential speech and language therapy services to adult patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties. The role offers flexibility for both full-time and part-time candidates and provides a great chance to contribute to the care and rehabilitation of patients in an acute healthcare setting.

Responsibilities:
As a Locum Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with swallowing and communication disorders, including those with dysphagia. You will work closely with other healthcare professionals to deliver tailored interventions that improve the quality of life for patients. Your role will include managing a caseload of patients, conducting assessments, developing therapy plans, and providing education and support to patients and their families. You will also be expected to work independently, with the ability to manage complex cases and provide high-quality care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree/qualification.
• HCPC registration.
• At least 2 years’ clinical experience, with a minimum of 1 year of adult acute experience. Ideally, NHS experience.
• Dysphagia trained, with signed-off competencies, and able to see patients independently.
• Established knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions for patients with swallowing and communication difficulties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work autonomously, managing a diverse caseload of patients.

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