Community Speech & Language Therapist – CPD & Home Visits

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a qualified Community Speech & Language Therapist to join their innovative team. This full-time role will involve working with adults experiencing communication difficulties due to conditions like stroke and dementia. Applicants should have HCPC registration and will benefit from extensive training and support. The position offers the chance to work across various settings, contributing to patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

NHS pension plan

Employee health and wellbeing services

Childcare vouchers

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Ability to travel around the Wakefield district.
• Skills in communication assessments and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with communication impairments.
• Work flexibly across various settings including care homes and outpatient clinics.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary team efforts.

Skills

HCPC registration

Dysphagia management

Communication assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a qualified Community Speech & Language Therapist to join their innovative team. This full-time role will involve working with adults experiencing communication difficulties due to conditions like stroke and dementia. Applicants should have HCPC registration and will benefit from extensive training and support. The position offers the chance to work across various settings, contributing to patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.