Speech and Language Therapist - Neurorehabilitation

Use specialist clinical skills to identify, assess, diagnose and manage a specified caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders across an acute medical caseload. They will work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and be supported by the Clinical Lead and Specialist Speech and Language Therapists. They will select the appropriate intervention for effective, evidence-based therapy. To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision. Make independent decisions about caseload management. Contribute to audit and service development projects in this clinical area. To take part in the supervision of students on placement within the Trust, with support. To take part in supervision and support of SLT assistants and volunteers when required. To take part in the development and delivery of training to others. Provide necessary cover for the caseloads of other Speech and Language Therapists within the Trust during periods of annual / sick leave. To take an active part in the extended hours, seven-day and weekend working as required by individual teams to maximise the access and delivery of rehabilitation.Please refer to the full job description and person specification