Speech & Language Therapist – Flexible, Community Stroke Care

Medway Community Healthcare CIC; Borough of Swale; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider in the UK is searching for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join their stroke team. This part-time role focuses on providing care to stroke patients both in the hospital and community settings. You will assess and treat individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties. Collaborative work with a friendly team, offering flexible arrangements and a commitment to professional development, is part of the role. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Choice of pension schemes

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience in assessing and treating patients with communication and swallowing issues.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a caseload of patients.
• Provide interventions and evaluate outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Train and support patients' carers.
• Advise clinical staff on Speech and Language Therapy.

Skills

Self-motivated

Dynamic teamwork

Patient assessment

Speech and Language Therapy

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

A community health service provider in the UK is searching for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join their stroke team. This part-time role focuses on providing care to stroke patients both in the hospital and community settings. You will assess and treat individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties. Collaborative work with a friendly team, offering flexible arrangements and a commitment to professional development, is part of the role. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience.