Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist- Community Stroke Rehab
Speech and Language Therapist - Enfield Community Stroke Rehab
We are looking for an ambitious, passionate, and driven Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Community Stroke Rehab Team in Enfield!
This is your chance to lead, inspire, and transform the lives of patients following a stroke within their own homes and local communities.
Job summary
As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality therapy to stroke survivors and their families, ensuring their needs are met in a community setting.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide a very high standard of Speech and Language therapy care to stroke survivors and their families.
2. Act as a resource for specialist advice to the stroke community rehabilitation service (CSRT) and other multidisciplinary services.
What We're Looking For:
* HCPC Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist.
* Strong background in adult neurology, stroke care, and dysphagia management (Band 6 level or equivalent).
* Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring and supporting others.
* Sound knowledge of evidence-based stroke care and NHS frameworks.
* UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* H.P.C. Registration as speech and language therapist.
* Dysphagia trained.
Essential Skills and Abilities
* Fluent in written and spoken English.
* Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
* Experience of supervising and teaching junior staff.
Essential Experience
* Extensive and recent SLT experience at least at band 6 level/equivalent in adult neurology, especially stroke care.
* Experience working as part of NHS MDT.
Other Requirements
* UK driving license and own car available for work use.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Employer details
Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Pine Lodge, St Michaels, Gater Drive, Enfield, EN2 0JB
Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 a year inclusive of Outer London HCAS per annum
Employer's website
Royal Free London Careers
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