Bank Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, or 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary Band: Band 6 Service: Adult Speech and Language Therapy

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our adult Speech and Language Therapy team on a temporary basis.

The successful candidate will provide assessment and intervention for adults with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties, working collaboratively with patients, carers, care staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review of adults with communication and swallowing disorders, using evidence-based practice and relevant professional guidelines.
• Assess and manage dysphagia, including specialist oral motor and swallowing assessments.
• Provide clear, clinically appropriate recommendations to support safe eating, drinking and medication administration.
• Use appropriate assessment and treatment approaches, including relevant standardised assessments.
• Provide education, advice, support and training to patients, carers, care staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Eating and Drinking with Acknowledged Risks (EDAR) and its application within clinical practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and organisational requirements.
• Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload effectively, ensuring appropriate follow-up and review.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and safe, effective service delivery.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.