Band6:Locum Speech & Language Therapy:Worthing

Pulse; Worthing; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse is seeking a Locum Speech & Language Therapist to cover 2-3 months in Worthing. You will work on acute wards including stroke and frailty, focusing on swallow and communication assessments and timely treatment planning.

The post requires HCPC registration and the ability to work both independently and within an MDT, with the aim of delivering high-quality therapy services to patients and families on a busy hospital site.

Qualifications

• Experience on acute wards including stroke and frailty
• Strong skills in swallow and communication assessments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct swallow and communication assessments for patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with MDT to provide comprehensive care and educate patients and caregivers

Skills

Swallow & communication assessments

MDT collaboration

Independent working

Interpersonal skills

Education

HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Job Title: Locum Speech & Language Therapy

Banding: 6

Location: Worthing

Duration: 2-3 months

Rate: £28 32

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30am-16:30pm

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Speech & Language Therapist to join our team in Worthing. This role involves working on acute wards, including stroke, general medicine, frailty, emergency floor (AAU), respiratory, acquired neuro, and stroke rehab. The successful candidate will provide essential speech and language therapy services, focusing on swallow and communication assessments and treatment plans.

As a Locum Speech & Language Therapist, you will be responsible for conducting swallow and communication assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide comprehensive care. You will work closely with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes. Your role will include managing a diverse caseload, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing education and support to patients and their caregivers. Additionally, you will participate in MDT meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of therapy services.

Qualifications and Experiences

• HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Experience working on acute wards, including stroke, general medicine, frailty, emergency floor (AAU), respiratory, acquired neuro, and stroke rehab
• Strong skills in swallow and communication assessments and treatment planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in using relevant software and equipment

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. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work 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.