Specialist Speech & Language Therapist: Dysphagia in Adults

North West Borough Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (0.8 WTE) to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. You will work with adults experiencing communication and/or swallowing difficulties arising from neurological, physical and mental health conditions.

Join a well-established team delivering high-quality, person-centred care across Knowsley and St Helens, with opportunities for professional development, supervision and

Qualifications

• Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc).
• Registration with HCPC is mandatory.
• Experience in adult dysphagia or communication disorders is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SLT assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Manage a complex caseload across community and inpatient settings.
• Deliver evidence-based dysphagia management plans and recommendations.

Skills

SLT qualification

HCPC registration

Driving licence

Education

BSc SLT (Hons)

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (0.8 WTE) to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. You will work with adults experiencing communication and/or swallowing difficulties arising from neurological, physical and mental health conditions.

Join a well-established team delivering high-quality, person-centred care across Knowsley and St Helens, with opportunities for professional development, supervision and