Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist – Community Neuro Rehab

Healthii People; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join a Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team. This role involves assessing and managing adults with complex neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s disease. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist therapy and support to improve communication and swallowing needs in various community settings. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist with a degree.
• 12 months’ experience in neurorehabilitation.
• Competent in managing dysphagia.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage adults with complex neurological conditions.
• Develop patient-centred treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Dysphagia Management

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist – Community Neuro Rehab

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Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Community Neurological Rehabilitation


Location: Preston, Lancashire

Contract Type: Locum - Full-Time, Mon-Fri 08:30/09:00-16:30/17:00

Hourly Rate: £26+ per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 3-6 months (with potential for extension)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join a Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team on a locum basis. You will be responsible for assessing and managing adults with complex neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help support communication and swallowing needs in a variety of community settings including patients' homes, clinics, and care homes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist assessment and therapy for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders

Develop and implement patient-centred treatment plans

Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other professionals in the MDT

Support patients and their families with education and strategies for managing long-term conditions

Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with HCPC and trust guidelines

Contribute to service development and clinical audits where appropriate

Requirements

HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist

Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Minimum 12 months’ experience working with adults in neurorehabilitation

Competent in managing dysphagia (must have up-to-date dysphagia training and competencies)

Excellent communication, organisational, and MDT collaboration skills

UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for community visits)

Enhanced DBS clearance (required)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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