Job Description

Job Title:

Speech and Language Therapist

Trust: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Alexandra Park Health Centre

Pay Rates: 27.01

Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00

In this role you will be required to:

Evaluate patients to identify speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders

Develop treatment plans based on assessment results and patient needs in order to improve speech, language the communication skills

Implement techniques to enhance articulation, fluency, voice quality and language comprehension and expression

Work with patients experiencing dysphagia to improve their ability to safely swallow food and liquids

What you'll need:

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent

Licence to Practice

Registered with HCPC

Dysphagia post graduate training and at least 4 years post grad experience of working with dysphagia

The successful candidate will need to be competent and confidant in preparing and using electronic information.

The post holder needs to have up to date IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft outlook and word.

A knowledge and /or experience of using RIO patient held record system would be of benefit.

Car for community work

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:

Relevant Qualifications*
Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.*

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care

- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements

at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help -

access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle

- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities

via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards

, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27.01 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person