Mediplacements are looking to recruit a band 7 Speech and Language Therapist for a locum position with our client in Ashford.

The pay for this position is £27-£35 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.

Job Summary 

• Jointly leading the team of SLTs working within the Acute SLT service, providing highly specialist input to an acute inpatient caseload.

• be responsible for providing cover for Video fluoroscopy clinics and jointly leading the inpatient FEES (Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) service with band 7 SLT colleagues and the Principal SLT for medical, stroke and neurology caseloads.

• be an autonomous practitioner providing highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy services to an acute caseload of clients with complex needs.

• work alongside multidisciplinary staff to ensure highly specialist therapy programmes and care plans are in place for the clients under their care. 

• lead collaborative working with patients / clients, parents / carers and with colleagues in health, the voluntary sector and social services in planning and delivery of services.

• plan, deliver and evaluate specialist training within the hospital settings to other professional and patients / carers on all aspects of swallowing, speech, language and communication.

• will contribute to the clinical education and training to more junior speech and language therapists & students.

• assume delegated responsibility for delivering clinical governance and service development including setting priorities for this area of service in collaboration with their line manager.

• The Trust is moving towards 7 day working and this post holder will be expected to participate in providing a seven day service as part of their contracted hours on a rota system.

Internally the post-holder will develop effective working relationships with:

• Patients and their carers

• Multidisciplinary team members

• Consultants

• Department colleagues

• Admin and clerical staff

Externally this includes

• GPs and Community Matrons

• Rehabilitation teams

• Adult Social care

• Voluntary services

Key Result Areas

1. To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust’s vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes

2. Evidence of consistent and sustained improvements in standards of practice and care delivery

3. Evidence of staff development to meet patient needs

4. Evidence of contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of care

5. Direct contribution to clinical patient care, impacting on standards of care and providing clinical leadership and role model expertise and behaviour

If you're interested in working as a locum speech therapist with Mediplacements, apply now!

When you work with Mediplacements, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training. If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.