BANK Adult Community Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Band 6 - £45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata

Bank - adhoc hours - 3 months duration

An opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking and expanding community adult speech and language therapy service. This role would suit and new or experienced band 6 with an interest acquired neurological disorders and service development.

Postgraduate training and experience in dysphagia and independent dysphagia management is a requirement of this post. You will have relevant experience in managing adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.

Evidence of appropriate qualification and HCPC membership is essential. Driving/car access is an essential requirement for this post.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the Band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist are to:

• Independently assess, diagnose and treat adults with complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties.
• Manage and prioritise a complex community caseload, including triaging new referrals.
• Develop care plans, maintain accurate records and communicate recommendations to patients, carers and professionals.
• Use evidence-based interventions, outcome measures and AAC where appropriate.
• Work closely with the MDT and refer to other services when required.
• Support FEES provision and provide specialist advice or second opinions.
• Supervise students and junior staff, including line management and appraisal responsibilities.
• Contribute to training, clinical supervision, audits, service development and clinical governance.
• Maintain professional competence, safeguarding responsibilities and compliance with organisational policies.