Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to join their team in providing essential speech therapy services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping individuals improve their communication skills and overcome speech-related challenges.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities- Conduct assessments to diagnose speech, language, and communication issues- Develop individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs- Provide speech therapy sessions to patients of all ages- Monitor and record patient progress accurately- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients- Educate patients and their families on speech therapy techniques and exercises
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Job responsibilities
Job Overview:We are seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to join our team in providing essential speech therapy services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping individuals improve their communication skills and overcome speech-related challenges.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to diagnose speech, language, and communication issues
- Develop individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs
- Provide speech therapy sessions to patients of all ages- Monitor and record patient progress accurately
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients
- Educate patients and their families on speech therapy techniques and exercises
Skills
- Proficient in medical terminology related to speech therapy
- In-depth knowledge of physiology and anatomy relevant to speech and communication
- Expertise in conducting speech therapy sessions using appropriate techniques- Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat various speech disorders effectively
In addition to experience, allQualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
Registration with the relevantRegistration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you inreturn:
Putting Peoplein Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, byjoining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walksof life.
Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.
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First choice of shifts/placementsat the Trust of your choice over agencies.
Our team is alwayshappy to help - access our support line any time.
Workingoptions to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts youwant or choose fixed term placements.
Training anddevelopment opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
Exploredifferent wards, keepyour skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Beingpart of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month,member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* - In-depth knowledge of physiology and anatomy relevant to speech and communication
* - Expertise in conducting speech therapy sessions using appropriate techniques
* - Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat various speech disorders effectively
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£22.37 to £35.79 an houruplifts for nights/weekends/Bank Hols
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