Speech and Language Therapist

Medacs Healthcare; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to join their community team. The candidate will be tasked with assessing and treating adults with communication and swallowing disorders, particularly in community settings. Qualified individuals should have a BSc in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and at least two years' experience. The role offers numerous benefits including mental health support, holiday pay, and comprehensive compliance guidance.

Benefits

Access to Health Assured (mental health support)

First access to shifts

Comprehensive compliance support

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Online CPD training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience required.
• Enhanced DBS clearance necessary.
• Experience in adult neurologic conditions and dysphagia is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Speech and Language Service to adults with swallowing disorders.
• Conduct dysphagia and communication assessments and therapy.

Skills

Adult neurology SLT

Assessment skills

Communication therapy

Dysphagia competence

Education

BSc or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist (Community)

Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, NE9 6SX

Band: Band 6/7

Contract Type: Locum

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist specialising in adult neurology SLT looking for a locum role?

We are looking for skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the team working within the Gateshead community. The post holder will work as part of the community team, assessing, diagnosing and providing treatment to people with communication and swallowing disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide a specialist Speech and Language Service to adults who present with a range of swallowing disorders including those who have complex and/or severe difficulties, predominantly in community settings.
• To provide dysphagia and communication assessments and therapy.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Speech and Language Therapist with:

• BSc or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Experience in adult neuro
• dysphgia competent

Benefits:

• Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).
• First access to shifts with the ability to block book shifts in advance.
• Comprehensive compliance support.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you locum roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians - we are always here when you need us most.

If you are looking for a locum Speech and Language Therapist role apply today.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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