Specialist Speech and Language TherapistNHS
Job summary
You'll support people with communication and swallowing needs, helping them live more independently. You'll work as part of a skilled speech and language therapy team delivering care across a range of community settings. This includes multi-disciplinary stroke services, clinics, home visits and a specialist outpatient videofluoroscopy service. Your work will make a real difference to people recovering from illness or living with long-term conditions. For further information please contact Anna Ray, Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy via [email protected] or Tel 01482 335165
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Provide adult speech and language therapy across community and clinic settings
- Support people with dysphagia and communication needs
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including stroke services
- Deliver care through clinics, home visits and specialist outpatient services
- Contribute to person-centred care plans and ongoing support
What we're looking for:
- A qualified Speech and Language Therapist, or working towards registration
- Interest or experience in dysphagia and communication support
- Willingness to learn across areas such as stroke, frailty and neurodegenerative conditions
- Ability to work well in a team and across different settings
- A commitment to ongoing learning, with support from senior clinicians
Job description
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
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