Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced NHS Neuro Rehab Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established Speech & Language Therapy team based in Merton.
Specialism/Team: Neuro Rehab
Job Type & Hours: Locum ongoing contract, either full or part-time available
Pay Rate: £320 per day (assignment rate)
Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:
- Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
- Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious SLT/Speech and Language Therapy roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
- Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
- Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Speech & Language Therapist and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many SLTs you can refer.
- Professional Development: Working as a locum SLT/Speech and Language Therapist provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
Main duties/responsibilities:
- Face-to-Face (F2F) Home Visits: Conduct regular home visits for patients with conditions such as Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Independently manage your diary and schedule bookings for patient visits.
- Clinical Expertise: Provide expert care in managing patients with dysphagia (swallowing disorders), aphasia, and motor speech disorders. Perform detailed speech and language assessments to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Documentation and Communication: Write and send an initial letter to the patient’s GP following the first assessment to outline the patient's status and care plan. Upon completion of the treatment, prepare and send a discharge letter to the GP summarizing progress and recommendations. Maintain accurate, detailed, and paper-based records for all assessments and patient interactions.
- Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Meetings: Attend and participate in the weekly MDT meeting every Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM to discuss patient progress and collaborate with the healthcare team.
- Daily Workload Communication: At the beginning of each workday, send an email to the team detailing your daily workload and planned activities. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a high level of clinical expertise in managing speech and language disorders associated with neurological conditions.
Requirements of the Speech and Language Therapist/SLT:
- Degree or equivalent within Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration
- Recent UK/NHS post qualifying experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist
Contact:
This Speech and Language Therapist/SLT job is advertised by Reece Golding; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Speech and Language Therapist role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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