Band 6/7 Adult Speech and Language Therapist

Pulse Healthcare; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Adult Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist care remotely. This flexible role focuses on managing dysphagia in adult patients and is available for both full-time and part-time options. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and have demonstrated clinical expertise. Immediate start available with ongoing flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience delivering therapy services in acute settings.
• Strong clinical skills in managing communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist speech and language therapy to adults.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Assessment skills for dysphagia

Treatment planning

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Remote working

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Band 6/7 Locum Remote Adult Speech and Language Therapist - Manchester

Job Title: Locum Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist

Band: 6/7

Location: Remote

Working Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Duration: Ongoing

Rate: £28-34 per hour

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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6/7 Locum Adult Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. This role offers the flexibility of remote working while providing specialised speech and language therapy services to adult patients in acute wards. If you have a strong background in managing dysphagia and are looking for a flexible working arrangement, we encourage you to apply. This position is available immediately and offers both full-time and part-time options on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

As a Band 6/7 Locum Remote Adult Speech and Language Therapist you will provide specialist speech and language therapy services to adult patients in acute wards, focusing on managing dysphagia. Your duties will include: conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing therapeutic interventions for communication and swallowing disorders, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate patient records, participating in clinical audits, and contributing to the development of speech and language therapy services. You will also provide remote consultations and support to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Proven experience delivering speech and language therapy services to adults, particularly in acute settings.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention for dysphagia and other communication disorders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with advances in speech and language therapy.
• Experience in remote working and providing virtual consultations (desirable).

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. We will provide appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.