Specialist Speech and Language TherapistNHS

Job summary

This is a Band 6, Speech and Language Therapy clinical role within the Merton Community Team (37.5 hours per week) on a fixed term contract or secondment.

You will provide a specialist clinical SLT assessment, diagnosis and treatment service as part of the Merton Community Neuro Rehab / Community SLT Team on a virtual and / or domiciliary basis across Merton.

The service includes clients with a range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, such as stroke and head injury, and those who have a degenerative condition and need support to manage disability and quality of life. The service also provides input for clients who have cognitive-communication and vocational rehabilitation needs.

You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary neuro rehab team, in addition to the wider speech and language therapy team, acting as a resource to other medical, nursing, therapy, social services staff and voluntary agencies and as an interface link for SLT with acute providers.You will undertake teaching and research in relevant specialist areas for a wide range of other professionals, as appropriate.

Supporting self and service development through active participation in continuing professional development and participating in audit or research.

This post is being offered as a fixed term contract or a secondment opportunity. A secondment is a temporary move into a different role, allowing you to gain new skills and experience while maintaining your substantive post.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a specialist speech and language therapy clinical role within the neuro team.
• Co-develop and provide appropriate specialist speech and language therapy assessments and interventions.
• Facilitate group work and peer mentoring for people affected by a neurological condition, alongside the MDT.
• Carry out specialist physical examination of the orofacial process including the mechanism of eating, drinking and swallowing.
• Monitor all aspects of the interaction of significant others with clients.
• Make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence-based practice and outcome measurement to provide the most effective treatment to clients and their families within clearly defined care plans.
• Use clinical judgement and specialist skills to evaluate deterioration in clients' health status and report same as appropriate to other health services (in particular, regarding dysphagia).
• To adapt practice to meet individual client's and families' circumstances, including due regard for specific clinical conditions affecting their speech and language and / or cognitive, cultural, religious and linguistic differences.
• Please see full Job Description for additional duties.

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Job description

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

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We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.