Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Inpatient Stroke Care

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for inpatient stroke care. The role includes managing a caseload, supervising staff, and contributing to patient care through assessments and treatment planning. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to professional growth and be involved in multidisciplinary teamwork. This position offers a chance to work across various locations and participate in service planning and policy discussions.

Qualifications

• Commitment to personal development and staying updated with research.
• Ability to manage own caseload and conduct assessments.
• Experience in supervising volunteers and assistants.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and collect work statistics.
• Supervise and train assistants and volunteers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and provide clinical advice.

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Inpatient Stroke Care

This role involves adhering to national and local standards and guidelines related to professional practice (CQ3 and HCPC). The therapist must stay informed about current legislation and employer procedures, demonstrate commitment to personal development, and stay updated with research in stroke care.

The therapist is responsible for managing their own caseload, collecting work statistics, and working effectively with staff on the stroke unit. Responsibilities include supervising volunteers and assistants, observing students, conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, writing reports, providing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.

Additional duties involve reviewing and discharging patients, seeking second opinions, making referrals, and offering advice to clients, carers, and staff. The role requires active participation in staff meetings, contributing to audits and quality measures, and managing equipment and resources.

It also includes participating in multidisciplinary meetings, providing clinical advice, and supporting professional development through supervision, training, and research activities. The therapist may supervise assistants or volunteers and is expected to work across multiple locations, managing complex cases and contributing to service planning and policy discussions.

All staff are expected to embody the organization’s values of Compassion, Action, Respect, and Everyone, demonstrating these in their daily work to ensure high-quality patient care.