JOB-20240830-9051a9aa

Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist – Adult Community Team

Location: Carshalton, UK
Pay Rate: £29.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum – Full-time
Start Date: Ongoing

Overview

An exciting locum opportunity is available for a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Adult Community Team in Carshalton. This ongoing role offers a competitive hourly rate of £29.00 and the chance to work in a dynamic community setting, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and interventions for adults with neurological conditions and acquired communication or swallowing difficulties.

You will work autonomously across the borough of Sutton, delivering high-quality care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions for adults with neurological conditions and swallowing difficulties.

• Manage rehabilitation and ongoing treatment for individuals with long-term conditions in diverse community environments.

• Conduct home visits, liaising with GPs and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure coordinated care planning.

• Maintain meticulous patient records and contribute professional insights in MDT meetings.

• Travel independently across Sutton to provide community-based care.

Essential Criteria

• HCPC registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.

• Experience working with adult patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, head injury, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.

• Dysphagia trained with expertise in managing swallowing difficulties.

• Proven experience in rehabilitation and long-term condition management.

• Prior community service experience with the ability to work independently.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within Sutton.

Desirable Criteria:

• Own car for use in this role, with mileage reimbursement.

• EMIS trained and NHS Smartcard holder.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible locum working, allowing autonomy over your schedule.

• Competitive hourly pay at £29.00.

• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and skill enhancement.

• Claim mileage costs while providing care in community settings.

About the Role Setting

This position is community-based, providing care in patients’ homes and local community facilities. It is ideal for therapists who enjoy autonomy, travel, and working within a diverse caseload in a supportive adult community team.

About Carshalton

Carshalton combines suburban charm with excellent urban accessibility. The area features beautiful parks, historic landmarks, and welcoming communities. It provides an ideal balance of professional opportunity and personal lifestyle, making it a delightful location to live and work while delivering community-based healthcare.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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