Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke & Neurological Team

Job description

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Job Title: Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke & Neurological Team
Specialism: Speech and Language Therapy / Stroke & Neurological Rehabilitation
Location: Epping, Essex
Salary: Up to £27 per hour
Type: Part-time, Locum - 3 Months, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Join the dynamic Stroke & Neurological Team in Epping, Essex, as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist and make a difference in the lives of patients with neurological conditions. This exciting locum position offers an opportunity to earn up to £27 per hour on a part-time basis, working 15 hours per week over a 3-month contract. The role involves flexible working days between Monday and Friday within the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team. You'll be tackling a varied caseload that includes inpatient, domiciliary, and clinic-based activity, with a focus on stroke rehabilitation.

Perks and benefits

• Locum flexibility: Tailor your schedule around your life, giving you the freedom to achieve a great work-life balance.
• Varied experience: Gain exposure to a broad range of clinical experiences and add diverse skills to your professional toolkit.
• Supportive team: Work with an enthusiastic and supportive multidisciplinary team where knowledge sharing is valued.
• Professional growth: Develop your skills while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals.
• Great location: Enjoy working in Epping, a close-knit yet thriving community just a short journey from London.

What you will do

• Deliver specialist Speech and Language Therapy services for stroke and neurological patients.
• Assess and diagnose acquired communication disorders.
• Assess and manage swallowing disorders and dysphagia.
• Manage an independent caseload of adults with complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Deliver individual and group therapy interventions.
• Develop and implement person-centred treatment programmes.
• Provide advice and therapy programmes to carers and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary assessments, meetings, and goal setting.
• Support patients following discharge through community-based rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, reports, and correspondence.
• Provide specialist advice and support to junior colleagues.
• Participate in service development, audit, and clinical governance activities.

Requirements

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Stroke rehabilitation experience.
• Neurological Speech and Language Therapy experience.
• Dysphagia assessment and management experience.
• Experience managing acquired communication disorders.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Evidence of specialist postgraduate training in dysphagia management.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Requirements

• Membership of relevant specialist interest groups or Clinical Excellence Networks.
• Experience supervising junior staff or students.
• Experience delivering staff and carer training.
• Experience undertaking audit and service development projects.
• Experience within Early Supported Discharge services.

The historical town of Epping, Essex, offers a great work location, perfectly blending the charm of countryside living with the convenience of a nearby city. Close to London, Epping provides a peaceful retreat with its beautiful green spaces, a vibrant high street with a variety of shops, and excellent transport links. It's an ideal setting for professionals looking for rewarding work and an enriching lifestyle.

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