To be an integral part of the team that supports each rotation. To complete Royal College of Speech & Language Therapy newly qualified practitioner (NQP) competencies. To provide evidence-based therapy assessment and appropriate therapeutic intervention to patients referred to the service. Follow defined stroke and neurological care pathways and other relevant rehabilitation pathways as directed by line management. To liaise closely with members of the interdisciplinary team and wider multidisciplinary team as required, facilitating effective caseload management. To utilise skill and knowledge to manage a complex caseload under a robust supervision structure appropriate to the post holders banding and level of skill. To have general knowledge of a variety of conditions and understand the impact of multi pathological presentation. To utilise a comprehensive range of evidenced based specialist assessments and treatment to patients with communication impairments in their own home or in a clinic environment. To identify eating, drinking and swallowing problems and seek second opinion/refer on to SLT colleagues as appropriate. To support SLT colleagues with management of dysphagia under guidance of appropriately trained senior therapists. To empower others to support adults with communications difficulties. To utilise evidenced based appropriate outcome measures with patients in their own home or in a clinic environment To assist in the quality and activity monitoring systems, to support evaluation of effectiveness of the service. To assist in the maintenance and development of the service. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. We would welcome an informal chat or visit from anyone who would like to know more about the role, contact Helen Fracchia, Speech & Language Therapist 07554330716