Adult Speech & Language Therapist; Community, Sutton Health & Care, South West London. (Band 6) - 2 positions available.
The Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) team works across the Community Neuro & Adult SLT service. We offer staff the opportunity to be part of a supportive Community MDT, working together towards our vision of 'Investing in our patient community, empowering them to live well'.
Our holistic approach focuses on patient-led goals, providing rehabilitation & intervention to maximize patient potential. We emphasize patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and staff development to ensure high-quality service delivery. We utilize clinical expertise and teamwork, including rehabilitation assistants, to optimize interventions.
The team manages adult patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. Training in dysphagia assessment & management and experience in rehabilitation are essential. Visits occur in patients' homes, care homes, and clinics, requiring travel around the borough and autonomous working. Regular team meetings for support, supervision, and development are valued.
Main duties of the job
The Sutton Community Neuro & Adult Speech & Language Therapy service is a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment & intervention. We serve adults in Sutton with neurological conditions and acquired communication, speech, eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties.
Our pathways enable tailored interventions, including stroke recovery (with stroke supported discharge) and complex neuro conditions like Parkinson's Disease, MS, and MND. We aim to promote quality of life and independence, prevent unnecessary hospital stays, and support rehabilitation and self-management.
ACSLT assesses and intervenes with adults experiencing communication, speech, eating, drinking, and swallowing issues, working with patients, carers, and other professionals. Flexibility across pathways is expected.
About us
Sutton Health and Care is a collaborative partnership across local providers, aiming to deliver integrated health and care services that encompass physical and mental health, primary, and acute care. Our shared vision is to transform patient experiences and system sustainability, aligning with the Sutton Health and Care Plan and NHS Long Term Plan.
We believe this partnership will lead to better person-centered outcomes and a sustainable healthcare system.
Date posted: 28 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £42,939 to £50,697 per year, pro rata, including HCAS (Outer)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Location: Green Wrythe Lane Clinic, 2nd Floor, 411a Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JF
Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification for more information. Ensure your application references these documents. The recruiting team may close this advert early once sufficient applications are received.
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