Band 6 LD Speech & Language Therapist – Dysphagia Focus

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Schedule

Career Development

Professional Networking

Competitive Hourly Rate

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd. advertises a Band 6 Learning Disabilities Speech & Language Therapist role in Liverpool. The position is a 3-month locum assignment, full-time, with a focus on the dysphagia pathway for adults with learning disabilities.

HCPC registered therapists with postgraduate dysphagia training are sought to join a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include independent dysphagia caseload management, episodes of care from assessment to discharge, and close liaison with carers

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Postgraduate dysphagia training and experience managing a dysphagia caseload independently.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and supporting complex communication needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist dysphagia assessments and reviews, ensuring individuals receive the highest standard of care.
• Manage a predominantly dysphagia caseload independently, using your expertise to make crucial decisions.
• Complete full episodes of care from assessment through to discharge, providing thorough and compassionate support.
• Develop and document dysphagia management plans to guide the treatment process.
• Provide recommendations and ensure the implementation of effective interventions.
• Review and monitor treatment outcomes in line with clinical standards, adjusting plans as needed to maximise client progress.
• Complete specialist communication assessments and deliver interventions tailored to adults with learning disabilities.
• Liaise with carers, support staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive and comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and governance documentation, upholding the integrity of services provided.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration

Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd. advertises a Band 6 Learning Disabilities Speech & Language Therapist role in Liverpool. The position is a 3-month locum assignment, full-time, with a focus on the dysphagia pathway for adults with learning disabilities.

HCPC registered therapists with postgraduate dysphagia training are sought to join a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include independent dysphagia caseload management, episodes of care from assessment to discharge, and close liaison with carers