Speech & Language Therapist – Community Stroke
Join our Community Stroke Service in Candino CA as a Speech & Language Therapist. This role is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified therapists or those seeking specialist experience in stroke management. You will work within an early supported discharge framework, supporting patients several months after their stroke across homes and clinical settings.
Role Overview
* Provide assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing difficulties for adults post‑stroke.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of SLPs, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and associates.
* Deliver care in patients’ homes, nursing & residential homes, and community hospitals.
* Participate in regular peer and personal supervision; access clinical lead and senior staff support.
* Engage in in‑service training and contribute to developing specialist competencies, including dysphagia.
Qualifications
Registered Speech and Language Therapist with either newly qualified status or a desire to specialise in stroke care. Dysphagia competency is desirable but not mandatory; support will be provided if not yet completed.
Professional Development & Support
ESNEFT offers extensive training, flexible working options and a supportive culture. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments, 27 days annual leave (pro‑rata), NHS discounts, and a comprehensive Staff Health & Wellbeing programme.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
How to Apply
Apply directly through our site or contact recruitment for the role. For further details, view the attached full job description. Watch more about working with us here: Video overview.
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