SLT Specialist: Dysphagia & Communication

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC is seeking a HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist to join our adult SLT service. You will assess and treat dysphagia and communication disorders, develop tailored treatment plans, and monitor outcomes while maintaining high professional standards.

You will supervise junior colleagues and volunteers, contribute to training, audits and service development, and sometimes work across multiple locations including home visits.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered and in good standing.
• Experience with dysphagia and communication disorders.
• Ability to supervise juniors and volunteers.
• Experience in staff training and clinical supervision.
• Ability to work across multiple locations and home visits.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to National and local standards and HCPC guidelines for Professional Practice.
• Assess, diagnose, plan treatment, and intervene for adults with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Manage own caseload and contribute to service planning and policy.
• Supervise junior colleagues, volunteers and assistants as appropriate.
• Educate patients and carers and provide training to students and staff.
• Contribute to audits, research and maintain patient records.

Skills

HCPC registration

Professional boundaries

Clinical supervision

Time management

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC is seeking a HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist to join our adult SLT service. You will assess and treat dysphagia and communication disorders, develop tailored treatment plans, and monitor outcomes while maintaining high professional standards.

You will supervise junior colleagues and volunteers, contribute to training, audits and service development, and sometimes work across multiple locations including home visits.