Band 6 Adults Speech & Language Therapist (SALT)

JOB-20240830-9051a9aa

Band 6 Adults Speech & Language Therapist (SALT)

Specialism: Speech & Language Therapy - Adults
Location: Carlisle, UK
Pay rate: £26.00 per hour
Working pattern: Full time
Contract: Ongoing (ASAP start)

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Adults Speech & Language Therapist (SALT) to join a well-established service in Carlisle. This full-time locum position offers an immediate start, an ongoing contract, and a competitive hourly rate of £26.00.

You will provide specialist assessment, management, and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across a range of settings, including acute and community environments. This role is ideal for a confident clinician seeking variety, autonomy, and the flexibility that locum work provides.

Perks and benefits

• Full-time hours: Enjoy the stability and consistency of a full-time role.

• Hourly pay: Competitive £26.00 per hour, rewarding every hour you work.

• Diverse clinical exposure: Work across multiple sites and settings, broadening your experience.

• Professional development: Opportunities to contribute to and deliver training programmes, supporting career progression.

• Work-life balance: Benefit from the flexibility and control that locum work offers.

What you will do

• Deliver specialist assessment, management, and treatment for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.

• Manage a specialist adult Speech & Language Therapy caseload across acute and community settings.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments using advanced investigative and analytical skills to inform diagnosis and intervention.

• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based treatment and management plans using sound clinical reasoning.

• Participate in the coordination, development, and delivery of training programmes and information packages for health professionals, voluntary sector staff, and families/carers.

• Promote health, independence, and equality, supporting adults to maximise their communication and swallowing potential.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated, person-centred care.

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