Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

We have an opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team for a fixed period of 12 months. This position is to cover a maternity leave and the successful applicant will assess, diagnose and treat people with communication difficulties in a number of settings including care homes, clinics and patients' own homes.

Main duties of the job

Conduct formal and informal assessments for adults with acquired communication disorders.

Formulate differential diagnoses with support from senior SLTs as required.

Provide evidence-based, goal-oriented communication therapy.

Consider and provide AAC as appropriate.

Work closely with the MDT including carers, GPs and others.

Provide training and advice to family members, carers and other healthcare staff.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical notes and write clinical reports.

Participate in clinical supervision and CPD activities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assess, diagnosis and manage adults with a range of acquired speech, language and communication difficulties across a range of out-patient settings in Gateshead e.g. care homes, clinics, patients’ homes and potentially hospital wards as required, including those who have complex and/or severe difficulties.
• To input into the specialist service for patients as part of the MDT.
• To supervise the work of SLT assistants/Technical Instructors /nursing and care staff and students.
• To participate in research in specialist area as required.
• To work in close collaboration with other professionals and as part of the MDT to provide an integrated approach to each client’s specific difficulties.
• To provide excellence in clinical care and working to achieve the highest level of patient safety.
• To continuously develop the service and constantly strive to improve.
• To act as a source of specialist clinical information/advice for the Trust.
• To provide appropriate clinical supervision and in-service training for speech and language colleagues, assistants and students.
• To contribute towards service evaluation and demonstration of efficacy and efficiency.

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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.