Speech & Language Therapist

You will work in a variety of community settings including clinics, hospitals and patients homes to provide assessment, diagnosis and full case management of adult patients with speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing difficulties Newly Qualified Practitioners will work towards achieving RCSLT NQP and dysphagia competencies You will be responsible for managing a defined caseload with guidance as required Following your patient assessment, you will be responsible for providing appropriate intervention and evaluating outcomes You will communicate complex condition-related information to patients, carers and members of the MDT You will demonstrate clinical knowledge and effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice You will adhere to National and Local standards and guidelines relating to professional practice For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities You will work in a variety of community settings including clinics, hospitals and patients homes to provide assessment, diagnosis and full case management of adult patients with speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing difficulties Newly Qualified Practitioners will work towards achieving RCSLT NQP and dysphagia competencies You will be responsible for managing a defined caseload with guidance as required Following your patient assessment, you will be responsible for providing appropriate intervention and evaluating outcomes You will communicate complex condition-related information to patients, carers and members of the MDT You will demonstrate clinical knowledge and effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice You will adhere to National and Local standards and guidelines relating to professional practice For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.