Speech and Language Therapist - Preston - Lancashire

The role

This role involves providing specialist assessment and intervention for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in a community setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.

What you will do

• Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessments for adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for patients with a range of neurological and age-related conditions.
• Undertake dysphagia assessments and management in line with professional guidelines.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans to meet patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in accordance with local and professional standards.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives where appropriate.

Required qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Dysphagia trained with proven experience managing adult swallowing disorders.
• Experience working within adult community Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Demonstrable experience assessing and treating communication difficulties.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the company

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