Job Title: Adult Neuro Rehab Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Dorking
Start Date: ASAP
Hourly Rate: £24.00–£30.50 per hour
Working Hours: Part time – 3 days per week
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Adult Neuro Rehab Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist Neuro Rehabilitation Service based at Dorking Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 clinician looking to provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions within a community setting.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality Speech and Language Therapy services to adults presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties following neurological injury or illness. You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team to support patients in achieving meaningful rehabilitation goals and improving their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy services to adults referred to the community neuro rehabilitation service.
• Conduct comprehensive and multi-disciplinary assessments, taking into consideration premorbid abilities, environmental factors, and individual patient needs.
• Deliver differential diagnosis of communication and/or swallowing impairments.
• Develop and implement personalised therapy programmes with clear SMART goals tailored to the patient’s level of understanding, motivation, insight, and support network.
• Support patients with self-management strategies and rehabilitation planning.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic patient care.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this role, you must have:
• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Previous experience working within adult neuro rehabilitation services.
• Experience assessing and managing adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centred approach.
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