Stroke Specialist Speech and Language TherapistNHS

Job summary

As part of the Integrated Community Stroke Service you will be required to participate in the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy, providing specialist assessments and associated care for patients across a defined geographical area. There may be a need to provide countywide cover on occasion.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation.

The successful applicant will have the skills and competencies to provide assessment and rehabilitation through both face-to-face and remote modalities, using approved digital platforms where clinically appropriate. Although the service would ideally benefit from a clinician able to provide face-to-face care, applications are welcomed from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who are able to contribute through remote assessment and rehabilitation delivery.

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Main duties of the job

• Support safe discharges from hospital and provide a high standard rehabilitation service to patients referred to the Integrated Community Stroke Service
• Provide specialist assessment, effective treatment, and individualised goal setting of patients in their own home/ place of residence, to promote recovery post stroke.
• Early identification and management of stroke related complications.
• Reduce readmissions due to complications post stroke.
• Provide education and support to formal and informal carers.
• Promote the development of self management skills following stroke.
• Provide advice and signposting to appropriate services

Job description

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About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.