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Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Title: Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Community Team – Preston
Banding: Band 6
Location: Ribbleton Clinic, Preston
Start Date: ASAP
Hourly Rate: £24.00–£27.50 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (37.5 hours per week or part-time equivalent)
Contract Duration: 3 months
Job Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a community-based Adult Speech and Language Therapy team in Preston. Based at Ribbleton Clinic, this locum opportunity offers both full-time and part-time working options for an initial three-month contract.
The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and intervention for adults presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist with dysphagia competencies and community experience who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Deliver specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Manage a varied community caseload, providing evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Undertake dysphagia assessments and management in line with professional competencies and national guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support patient rehabilitation and ongoing care.
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in accordance with HCPC and local service standards.
- Contribute to service development and participate in team meetings as required.
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Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
- HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Previous experience working at Band 6 level within an adult community setting.
- Dysphagia competencies and experience managing adults with swallowing disorders.
- Experience assessing and treating adults with communication difficulties.
- Excellent communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills.
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