Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: Redbridge
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £26.00–£32.00 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Duration: 3 months with the option to extend

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Adult Community Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated community rehabilitation team in Redbridge. This role focuses on supporting adults with a range of communication and swallowing needs, with a particular emphasis on rehabilitation following a new stroke diagnosis.

You will work as part of an established multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic input to help patients maximise their communication and swallowing function. This role is well-suited to an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 clinician looking to utilise their advanced clinical skills within a supportive community setting.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:
• Deliver highly specialist assessment and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, particularly following stroke.
• Develop and implement advanced, evidence-based therapy programmes tailored to individual patient needs.
• Create and adapt resources to support effective therapeutic intervention.
• Interpret and utilise specialist assessment techniques, including videofluoroscopy and FEES.
• Provide education, advice and training to families, carers and multidisciplinary team members on communication needs and dysphagia management.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and ongoing patient reviews.
• Maintain accurate, professional clinical documentation in line with service and professional standards.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:
• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• Current HCPC registration.
• Significant experience working within adult community settings, particularly with stroke rehabilitation.
• Advanced clinical skills in managing dysphagia and communication impairments.
• Experience interpreting videofluoroscopic swallow studies and/or FEES (desirable).
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

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