​Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke Rehabilitation Unit

• Redruth, Cornwall

• Salary: £30-£35+ per hour

• Temporary/Locum Contract

• Full-time

• Start Date: ASAP

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to work on the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit based at the Community Hospital in Redruth, Cornwall. This role involves working closely with individuals who have experienced a stroke, providing specialist therapy and support to aid their recovery and enhance their communication and swallowing abilities. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and optimal outcomes for stroke patients.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage individuals with speech, language, and swallowing difficulties following a stroke.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs.

• Provide therapy for communication disorders (aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia) and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).

• Work alongside other professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and doctors, to deliver integrated care for stroke patients.

• Support patients and their families with education and advice on managing speech, language, and swallowing issues.

• Regularly review and monitor patient progress, adjusting care plans as required.

• Document patient progress and therapy outcomes in accordance with trust policies and guidelines.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and provide clinical supervision when necessary.

• Promote a positive environment for patients, encouraging recovery and improving quality of life.

• Contribute to audits, service improvements, and staff training as required.

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Requirements:

• HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist.

• Proven experience in assessing and treating individuals with speech, language, and swallowing difficulties, particularly in a stroke rehabilitation setting.

• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy techniques for stroke patients, including dysphagia and communication therapy.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Experience in creating and delivering personalized care plans.

• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one).

• Ability to work autonomously, with supervision and support as needed.

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Desirable

• Experience of working in a stroke rehabilitation unit or neurological setting.

• Post-graduate qualifications or specialist training in dysphagia or stroke rehabilitation.

• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).