NHS Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Stroke - Milton Keynes - Sanctuary Personal

Locum Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist within Acute Stroke in Milton Keynes UK earning up to £31 Hourly Ongoing Full-time

Are you ready to take on an exhilarating role as a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist with a focus on Acute Stroke? We have an amazing opportunity for you in Milton Keynes. This full-time position offers you the chance to apply your skills and make a real impact while enjoying the flexibility and rewards of locum work. You will be working in a dynamic environment including all hospital wards such as the Acute Stroke Unit and Department of Critical Care.

Perks and benefits:

• Working locum offers you flexibility and the opportunity to broaden your experience across different settings.
• Enjoy the freedom to manage your own schedule while earning competitive hourly rates.
• Moreover, this role offers you the chance to engage in intensive professional development and enhance your skill set in a specialised environment.
• Also included are access to exclusive NHS training and workshops, a supportive and collaborative team culture, and the possibility of extending your contract based on performance and hospital needs.

What you will do:

• Independently manage dysphagia and communication difficulties arising from a wide range of aetiologies.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored therapeutic interventions.
• Provide expert advice and support around Speech and Language Therapy for the Acute Stroke Unit, liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ideally, apply your competency in videofluoroscopy and work with tracheostomy.
• Deliver training to healthcare staff, promoting best practices in managing speech and language difficulties.
• Contribute to patient care plans, ensuring continuity and comprehensive support throughout a patient's treatment.

Requirements:

A degree or equivalent within Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration is essential. You must be able to independently manage dysphagia and communication difficulties arising from a wide range of aetiologies. Experience as a Speech and Language Therapist in the UK or NHS post-qualification is required. Ideally, you will be competent in videofluoroscopy and working with tracheostomies.

Milton Keynes is a vibrant place to live and work, known for its balance of urban living and green spaces. With a rich cultural scene, excellent transport links, and a community that welcomes newcomers, it makes for a fantastic location to develop your career and enjoy your leisure time. Come be a part of this lively community and advance your career in an impactful way!