Band6:Locum Community Speech and Language Therapist: London

The role

This role involves managing a caseload of adults with acquired neurological conditions. You will provide assessment and intervention for dysphagia and communication impairments through home visits in Lewisham.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of adults with acquired neurological conditions
• Provide expert assessment and intervention for dysphagia and communication impairments
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Conduct home visits across Lewisham
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team
• Provide support and education to patients and their families
• Promote safe and effective swallowing and communication strategies

Required qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience working with adults with acquired neurological diagnoses
• Expertise in managing dysphagia and communication impairments
• Experience working with adults with eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties secondary to dementia
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in a community setting
• Ability to conduct home visits
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of the role

Nice to have

• car driver

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency that focuses on understanding specialties and finding the best opportunities for professionals.