Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Community Neurological Rehabilitation

• Location: Preston, Lancashire
• Contract Type: Locum - Full-Time, Mon-Fri 08:30/09:00-16:30/17:00
• Hourly Rate: £26+ per hour
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 3-6 months (with potential for extension)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join a Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team on a locum basis. You will be responsible for assessing and managing adults with complex neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help support communication and swallowing needs in a variety of community settings including patients' homes, clinics, and care homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and therapy for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement patient-centred treatment plans
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other professionals in the MDT
• Support patients and their families with education and strategies for managing long-term conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with HCPC and trust guidelines
• Contribute to service development and clinical audits where appropriate

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Minimum 12 months' experience working with adults in neurorehabilitation
• Competent in managing dysphagia (must have up-to-date dysphagia training and competencies)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and MDT collaboration skills
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for community visits)
• Enhanced DBS clearance (required)