Speech and Language Therapy - Band 6 

Your World has a brilliant new opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Acute Adult Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist with post-graduate experience working with acute adult dysphagia. 

1.     To provide a specialist SLT service to clients after stroke, demonstrating a high level of competence in the management of acquired disorders of communication and swallowing, and an in-depth knowledge of the physical, psychological and emotional consequences of stroke. 

2.     To work effectively across the ESD, stroke and neuro pathways by supporting and working with the inpatient stroke and neuro multidisciplinary team. 

3.     To manage and prioritise a complex clinical caseload. 

4.     To provide advice and support to clients, carers and volunteers on communication and swallowing difficulties after stroke and other neurological conditions. 

5.     To assess needs for alternative and augmentative communication aids to enable clients to maintain or improve their level of independence and provide clients/carers with relevant training. 

6.     To provide advice, support and supervision to colleagues on SLT interventions for clients with stroke other neurological conditions and assist in the development of skills through continuing professional development activities. 

7.     Work collaboratively with local and regional non-statutory agencies to develop longer term support options for stroke survivors with communication difficulties after stroke, in line with Long Term Support Commissioning Guidelines (Commissioning Support for London). 

Description:

You will join an experienced and highly motivated team in East London. Pay rate ranging between £24 - £26 P/H per hour depending on experience.

The SLT we are looking for will have previously worked with adults as a post-graduate therapist.

They will be encouraging, supportive, and understanding of the varied patient needs they may encounter. The right candidate must also have exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with patients.

Requirements:

• An HCPC-approved degree in Speech and Language Therapy

• Right to Work in the UK

• Valid HCPC registration

• Dysphagia Training and Competencies completed

• NQP (Newly Qualified Practitioner) competencies completed.

• Post-graduate experience working with dysphagia patients.

Benefits:

Our market-leading benefits package includes:

• Daily PAYE Payroll

• Weekly Limited Company & Umbrella Payroll

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

• Fast-Track Registration

• Training & Support

• Excellent Referral Bonus

• Access to our Your Loyalty rewards

• Assistance with travel and accommodation

About Your World

Your World is proud to be the leading supplier of AHPs in the UK. Our speech and language therapy team is known for placing high-quality speech therapists in Locum SLT jobs. Last year, we supplied our candidates with over 3 million work hours!

Sound like the perfect position for you? Click Apply Now or contact our team at 0203 751 5899. Alternatively, email Jariya Willmott at [email protected] to learn more about our SLT jobs in the UK.