About this role
Job summary
We are seeking two passionate and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join a to join our dynamic Adult Community Speech & Language Therapy team on a 3- month temporary contract. This is a full time position. This is an exciting opportunity to work with adults aged 16+ who present with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, primarily within neurology services, across a range of community and rehabilitation settings.
Main duties of the job
As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and management for individuals with communication and dysphagia needs, supporting them to achieve meaningful outcomes and maximise their independence.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description Job responsibilities
Manage a varied caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders.Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans.Deliver specialist interventions and evaluate outcomes using appropriate measures.Work collaboratively with clients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues.Provide expert advice on communication and dysphagia management.Contribute to referral triage and prioritisation processes.Support service development, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, assistants, and students.Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Speech & Language Therapy (or equivalent recognised qualification). Current HCPC registration. Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Full UK driving licence and access to transport for daily travel across service locations. Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience as a Speech & Language Therapist.
Experience Essential
Experience working with adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams. Experience receiving and utilising clinical supervision.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited
Address Suites 1A & 1B, Breakspear Park
Breakspear Way
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4TZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)