Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

We have an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist looking to develop their skills and competencies working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. This post has been designed as a progression post with the provision for the successful candidate to progress to band 6 when they have developed the required skills and competencies. It is envisaged that this would take a minimum of 18 months post qualification. This post would be suitable for a newly qualified practitioner or an existing band 5 SLT looking to extend their experience in different clinical areas.

Main duties of the job

Based within the Adult SLT Team at Warrington Hospital, the post will offer the opportunity to work both on the Stroke Unit and in the Community, as well as in the Outpatient Voice Clinic.

You will have easy access to informal support from senior colleagues, as well as formal supervision. Your timetable can be developed as you progress, depending on your areas of interest.

You will have good knowledge of up to date assessment and treatment procedures for the adult population and will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in working with adults in the acute setting.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are required. You will have achieved a recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree or equivalent qualification and Health professions Council Licence to practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provision of communication and dysphagia assessment and treatment to patients on the Stroke Unit and n patients homes

Opportunity to work with Voice

Involvement in Stroke MDT Team.

Supporting patients and carers

Supervision of junior colleagues

***Please see attached job description and Person Specification for a full list of roles and responsibilities***