Band 6/7 Speech and Language Therapist - Acute & Community Team

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Job Title: Band 6/7 Speech and Language Therapist – Acute and Community Team
Location: Gloucester, UK
Salary: Up to £31 per hour
Contract: Full-time, 3 months

Be part of a vibrant team where your expertise will shine.

Dive into an exciting opportunity to bring your specialist skills to an Acute and Community Team. We are seeking an accomplished Speech and Language Therapist who is ready to take on this essential role. Your contribution will make a real impact on patient care and outcomes.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy the thrill of being a locum Speech and Language Therapist with the flexibility to tailor your work around your lifestyle, giving you more freedom to pursue personal interests or further professional development.

• Take advantage of a highly competitive pay rate and seize the opportunity to work across both acute and community settings, gaining diverse and valuable experience.

• Boost your career profile by working in a variety of settings which provide enriching professional challenges.

• Relish exploring the charming city of Gloucester, nestled in beautiful scenery with a rich history waiting for you to discover.

What you will do:

• Provide expert advice and second opinions to SLT colleagues, particularly in the clinical management of clients following a stroke.

• Assess and analyze the type, severity, and impact of complex conditions related to speech, language, communication, and swallowing impairments in a diverse range of adult patients, utilising both formal and informal assessments.

• Offer guidance for clinical management, especially where multi-disciplinary team input is crucial on wards.

• Contribute your expertise to the development of local clinical guidelines, applying specialist experience from your specific work area.

• Successfully complete the competency framework within your specialist area of stroke.

• Monitor and evaluate the clinical effectiveness of interventions using evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

Applicants must be HCPC registered and a car driver is essential for this role.

Gloucester is a fantastic location to live and work, offering a perfect blend of city life and natural beauty just a stone's throw away. With historic sites, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scenes, Gloucester provides an inspiring backdrop to grow both personally and professionally. Join us and become a key player in shaping positive health outcomes!

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