Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Band 7
Contract Type: Locum Role
Accommodation is provided free of charge.
Travel expenses will be paid up to £500
Pay - Pay Rates are negotiable
Job Description
* NHS Orkney is seeking a highly skilled Locum Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at The Balfour.
* This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment, providing advanced speech and language therapy services to adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
* The successful candidate will have the chance to work both in hospital settings and within the community, including outpatient clinics and home visits.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide advanced speech and language therapy services to adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans, focusing on dysphagia and communication support.
* Deliver therapy across both hospital and community settings, ensuring high-quality care for patients.
* Support family members and significant others, offering guidance and advice as needed.
* Deliver training to healthcare staff across settings, ensuring consistent and effective care.
Essential Requirements
* SLT qualification recognised by RCSLT, leading to a licence to practice.
* HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
* RCSLT registration (desirable).
* Extensive post-graduate experience in treating adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
* Post-graduate qualifications and training in dysphagia.
* Experience in providing dysphagia and communication support in hospital and community settings (including outpatient clinics and home visits).
* Experience in delivering training and providing support to families/significant others