Adult Acute Mental Health Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention for patients on a mental health ward. You will undertake dysphagia assessments and support patients with communication difficulties.

What you will do

• Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention for patients on a mental health ward.
• Undertake dysphagia assessments and provide appropriate recommendations to support safe and effective swallowing.
• Assess and support patients experiencing a range of communication difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy and management plans based on patients’ needs.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient-centred care.
• Provide advice and guidance to patients, carers and other professionals regarding communication and swallowing needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and patient reviews where appropriate.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Previous experience working with dysphagia, including dysphagia assessment and management.
• Experience supporting patients with communication difficulties.
• The ability to work effectively within a mental health or hospital-based setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and multidisciplinary working skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and patient-centred approach to clinical practice.

About the company

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