Acute Speech and Language Therapist - NHS

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced NHS Band 6/7 Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established Speech & Language Therapy team based in Colchester.

Specialism/Team: Acute

Job Type & Hours: Locum ongoing contract, either full time or part time

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour (assignment rate)

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

• Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
• Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
• Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious SLT/Speech and Language Therapy roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands, and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
• Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
• Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Speech & Language Therapist and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many SLTs you can refer.
• Professional Development: Working as a locum SLT/Speech and Language Therapist provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the Speech and Language Therapist:

• Conduct detailed assessments of speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties in patients, often involving bedside evaluations and standardized tools.
• Work with a wide range of conditions, such as stroke, head injuries, progressive neurological diseases, respiratory conditions, and post-surgical complications.
• Develop and implement tailored treatment plans for communication and swallowing issues.

Requirements of the Speech and Language Therapist/SLT:

• Degree or equivalent within Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Recent UK/NHS post qualifying experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.

Contact:

This Speech and Language Therapist/SLT job is advertised by Alex Blackwell; if you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.

Regretfully, we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Speech and Language Therapist role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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