Speech & Language Therapist: Development Role & Impact

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to assess and treat patients with speech, language and swallowing needs. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, and liaise with patients and families to agree goals.

The role involves independent caseload management, participation in governance, and adherence to infection control policies. Travel within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Portfolio of own CPD.
• Registered Member of HPC.

Responsibilities

• To independently assess, differentially diagnose and develop and implement programmes of care for patients with speech, language and/or swallowing needs.
• To make onward referral as appropriate.
• To undertake a clinical caseload providing care to patients with both communication and swallowing difficulties.
• To liaise and work closely with patients, carer and families to establish agreed goals for therapy/management.
• To liaise and work in partnership with other professionals and as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a well-co-ordinated care plan.
• To participate in the department's clinical governance initiatives, including computerised data collection.
• The post holder must adhere to infection control procedures and policies.
• To provide patients, families, carers and other professionals with information about the patient's condition, taking account of information governance policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to assess and treat patients with speech, language and swallowing needs. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, and liaise with patients and families to agree goals.

The role involves independent caseload management, participation in governance, and adherence to infection control policies. Travel within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is expected.