Speech and Language Therapist (Bank)

Circle Health; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank shifts

Hourly pay up to £25

Job summary

Circle Health Group invites applications for a Speech and Language Therapist (Bank). This on-call role supports inpatient rehabilitation at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle. Flexible shifts cover busy periods, annual leave, and absences.

Requirements include a speech and language therapy degree and HCPC registration, with at least 5 years in acute medical settings. Collaborative, patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (BSc Hons or MSc).
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience with acute medical patients, minimum 5 years.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of speech, language, communication and swallowing.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based treatment plans for communication and dysphagia.
• Collaborate with medical and allied teams for coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and carers on therapy strategies and safe swallowing.
• Maintain clinical documentation in line with HCPC and policies.
• Support use of AAC tools and resources.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

BSc (Hons) or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist (Bank) The Alexandra Hospital Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £25.00 per hourThe Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle Is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join their team of staff in the Rehabilitation department. This is a bank role working on an \"as and when required\" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence. Speech and Language therapist required to cover and support the inpatient service including medical and rehabilitation patients.

Duties of this role include:

• Conduct detailed assessments of speech, language, communication, and swallowing functions using a variety of clinical tools and techniques.


• Develop and deliver evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient goals, including communication therapy, voice therapy, and dysphagia management.


• Collaborate with medical teams, nursing staff, dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.


• Educate patients, families, and carers about therapy strategies, communication aids, and safe swallowing practices.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in line with HCPC, RCSLT, and organisational policies.


• Recommend and support the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) tools and resources.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• BSc (Hons) or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).


• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.


• Experience with acute medical patients mandatory with a minimum of 5 years experience.


• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Experience working with communication and/or swallowing disorders.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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