Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist

The role

This role involves working with adults in community care settings including care homes and patients' own homes. You will support individuals with speech, language, and swallowing difficulties.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions within community settings.
• Manage a varied caseload independently.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and family members.
• Provide training and guidance to carers and support staff on communication and swallowing practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and membership (or eligibility) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Proven experience working with adults in a community setting.
• Dysphagia training and demonstrated competency in managing swallowing disorders.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About the company

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