Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6) – Join Our Adult Community Therapy Team

National Locums; South Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6) to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing communication and swallowing difficulties in adult clients, particularly those with neurological conditions. The position offers involvement in a supportive team atmosphere with opportunities for professional development and service improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Contributing to service improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in adult communication and swallowing impairments.
• Experience in community and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage communication and swallowing problems.
• Create and provide tailored care plans.
• Collaborate with MDT to deliver coordinated care.
• Supervise students and assist in training.
• Maintain accurate case notes per professional standards.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis of communication problems

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Creating tailored care plans

Supervising students and assistants

Strong organizational skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Registered member of the RCSLT and HCPC

Job description

Job Title : Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6)

Location : Community Hospital in Hampshire

Hours per week : 18.75 hours

Accountable to : Outpatient Team Lead and Highly Specialist SLT

Service : Adult Community Speech & Language Therapy

The role focuses on providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and timely intervention for individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, clients’ homes, and inpatient wards. You will work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver coordinated care that prioritises client outcomes, ensuring their ability to communicate and eat or drink safely.

Key Responsibilities :

• Autonomously assess, diagnose, and manage communication and / or swallowing problems.
• Create tailored care plans and provide interventions based on clinical judgement.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues to provide coordinated care, especially for clients with neurological conditions.
• Provide clinical support to colleagues and supervise students, SLT Assistants, and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate case notes in line with professional standards and trust policies.
• Contribute to triage, ensuring high-risk referrals are seen promptly.
• Be flexible in providing SLT cover across community settings as needed.

Requirements :

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• Registered member of the RCSLT and HCPC.
• At least 2 years of experience in managing adult communication and swallowing impairments.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams in community and outpatient settings.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and excellent communication skills.

Desirable :

• Post-graduate qualification in dysphagia.
• Experience with training, presentation, and delivering clinical supervision.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of adults with acquired communication or swallowing disorders, particularly those with neurological conditions. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team, with opportunities for professional development, CPD, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.