Job Reference: SLT - Redruth
Job Duration: 3+ months'
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
* Redruth, Cornwall
* Salary: £30-£35+ per hour
* Temporary/Locum Contract
* Full-time
*Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to work on the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit based at the Community Hospital in Redruth, Cornwall. This role involves working closely with individuals who have experienced a stroke, providing specialist therapy and support to aid their recovery and enhance their communication and swallowing abilities. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and optimal outcomes for stroke patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess and manage individuals with speech, language, and swallowing difficultiesfollowing a stroke.
* Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of patients' needs.
* Provide therapy for communication disorders (aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia) and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
*Work alongside other professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and doctors, to deliver integrated carefor stroke patients.
* Support patients and their families with education and advice on managing speech, language, and swallowing issues.
* Regularly review and monitor patient progress, adjusting care plans as required.
* Document patient progressand therapy outcomes in accordance with trust policies and guidelines.
* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, casereviews, and provide clinical supervision when necessary.
* Promote a positive environment for patients, encouraging recoveryand improving quality of life.
* Contribute to audits, service improvements, and staff training as required.
Requirements:
* HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist.
* Proven experience in assessing and treating individuals with speech, language, and swallowing difficulties, particularly in a stroke rehabilitation setting.
* Knowledge of evidence-based therapy techniques for stroke patients, including dysphagia and communication therapy.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
* Experience in creating and delivering personalized care plans.
* Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
* Ability to work autonomously, with supervision and support as needed.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a stroke rehabilitation unit or neurological setting.
* Post-graduate qualifications or specialist training in dysphagia or stroke rehabilitation.
* Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
Industry: Medical and Nursing
Salary: £30 - £35 per hour
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Contract
Job Skills: Speech and Language Therapy Therapist Stroke Rehabilitation
Contact Name: Andy Takacs
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