Speech and Language Therapist - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Band 6 or 7 SLT

Central Surrey Health Limited

Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy Team

Hourly Rate: £24.14 for band 6 & £28.36 for band 7

Monday - Friday 08.30-16.30 (hours can be flexible)

Why might this job interest you?

NHSP are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with the required clinical knowledge and skills to work independently with patients, many of whom have complex communication and swallowing difficulties. A minimum of 18 months experience with adults with acquired neurological disorders is essential. Experience of community working is preferred.

The friendly team is based in Woking Community Hospital and works across the Northwest Surrey area treating adults with acquired neurological conditions such as stroke, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Patients are seen in a variety of locations including outpatient clinics, community ward and domiciliary settings. There is also a community outpatient FEES service.

Ideally, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to see patients in domiciliary or outpatient settings, so a car driver is desirable, but the base is located a short walk from Woking train station which is on the mainline to/from London. The team can also consider hybrid working with follow up telehealth appointments.

In this role you will be required to:

• Evaluate patients to identify speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders
• Develop treatment plans based on assessment results and patient needs in order to improve speech, language the communication skills
• Implement techniques to enhance articulation, fluency, voice quality and language comprehension and expression
• Work with patients experiencing dysphagia to improve their ability to safely swallow food and liquids

What you’ll need:

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Experience working with adults
• Licence to Practice
• Registered with HCPC
• The successful candidate will need to be competent and confidant in preparing and using electronic information.
• The post holder needs to have up to date IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft outlook and word.
• A knowledge and /or experience of using RIO patient held record system would be of benefit.
• Car for community work

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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