Specialist Community SLT – Neuro Rehab (Adults)

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to deliver adult community neurorehabilitation in the Greenwich area. You will assess and treat adults with dysphagia and communication disorders, work autonomously in the community, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex neuroconditions including stroke, Parkinson's, MND and dementia.

There is opportunity for supervision and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in neuro rehabilitation and adult community SLT
• Competence in assessment and treatment of dysphagia
• Ability to work independently in the community and travel across Greenwich
• Experience in supervision or teaching is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SLT input to adults with neurological disorders in the community
• Perform assessments, diagnoses, and develop therapy plans
• Collaborate with Physiotherapy, Neuropsychology and Nursing teams
• Coordinate with videofluoroscopy services where available
• Support supervision of junior staff and students

Skills

Autonomous practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Dysphagia management

Video fluoroscopy knowledge

Education

HCPC registration

SLT qualification

RCSLT membership

LSVT training

Tools

Video fluoroscopy

MS Office

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to deliver adult community neurorehabilitation in the Greenwich area. You will assess and treat adults with dysphagia and communication disorders, work autonomously in the community, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex neuroconditions including stroke, Parkinson's, MND and dementia.

There is opportunity for supervision and professional development.