Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. This role involves working with patients in the community and inpatient settings, focusing on dysphagia management. Candidates must hold registration with HCPC and have at least 2 years of relevant experience in managing adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The position supports patient rehabilitation through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC.
• At least 2 years of experience as an SLT incorporating adults with acquired disorders.
• Experience in various settings e.g. hospital and community care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical service for inpatient and community dysphagia patients.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to maximize patient rehabilitation.
• Deliver education and training to patients and carers.

Skills

Independent management of dysphagia

Working with dysphagia patients

Communication skills

Education

1st Degree or Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with well established experience working with Neurology patients to join our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. This role is based in the Community Neurology SLT Team and will involve domiciliary and care home visits, as well as outpatient clinics. The post is supported by a team of Band 8, Band 7, Band 6's, SLT Assistants and the wider MDT, and offers exposure to our weekly instrumental assessment services, including Videofluoroscopy and FEES.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical service for inpatients and community/outpatient dysphagia patients within the Harrogate and District area. The role will involve ward cover, outpatient appointments, domiciliary and nursing home visits.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in working with both dysphagia and communication patients across a variety of settings.
• Work as part of inpatient and community multidisciplinary teams to maximise rehabilitation potential of patients.
• Deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC
• 1st Degree or Postgraduate Diploma / MSc or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• At least 2 years\' experience of working as an SLT incorporating adults with acquired disorders
• Independent management of dysphagia
• Experience of working within a variety of settings e.g. hospital and community care settings

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Videofluoroscopy Training
• Experience in Progressive Neurological Conditions
• Experience of designing resources and delivering training to carers and professionals
• Experience of organising and providing group therapy