Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Band 6 Specialist Neurological Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic community neurological therapy team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality speech and language therapy to adults with a range of neurological conditions within the community in the borough of Barnet. The post will be based at the Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), within the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT), Edgware Hospital.
Key responsibilities:
- Assess and treat own caseload of patients as an autonomous and independent practitioner
- Act as a case coordinator/key worker for allocated patients, including organizing and undertaking reviews for patients with progressive neurological conditions
- Supervise and teach members of the team, including students and rehab assistants
- Undertake and present evidence-based projects and service improvement initiatives
Requirements:
- Degree/graduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health Professions Council (HPC) registration
- Post-graduate clinical experience within SLT within a range of clinical settings
- Experience working within neuro rehab
- Experience of working within an MDT
Desirable qualifications:
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Member of a professional specialist interest group in neurological practice (CEN Clinical Excellence Network)
The salary for this post is £45,953 to £54,254 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.