Speech & Language Therapist - Dysphagia Team - Woking - Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist - Dysphagia Team
Specialism: AHP - Speech & Language Therapy
Location: Woking, UK
Salary: £38-£42 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Speech & Language Therapist within the Dysphagia Team in Woking, earning £38-£42 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers a fantastic chance to utilise your specialist skills within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality speech and language therapy services, particularly in dysphagia management, while working across a variety of clinical settings within a vibrant community.

• Full Time: Enjoy consistent working hours, allowing you to fully engage with your caseload and clinical development.
• Hourly Pay: Earn between £38 and £42 per hour, giving you flexibility and strong financial reward.
• Professional Development: Access continuous training opportunities to enhance your specialist dysphagia skills.
• Multidisciplinary Team: Work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Travel Allowance: Benefit from generous travel support, making cross-site working easier and more rewarding.

• Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement personalised therapy plans tailored to individual needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care.
• Intervention Delivery: Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions using innovative and effective approaches.
• Training & Advice: Offer specialist guidance and training to colleagues, carers, and community organisations.
• Service Development: Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ongoing service development.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in line with professional standards.
• Professional Practice: Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and continuing professional development.
• Advocacy: Promote inclusive practice and ensure equitable access to services for all individuals.

• Relevant Degree: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC Registration: Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Clinical Experience: Specialist or highly specialist experience in dysphagia or related areas.
• Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Adaptability: Ability to tailor therapy approaches to meet diverse needs.
• Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required for travel across sites.

Woking offers a vibrant lifestyle with excellent transport links to London alongside access to beautiful green spaces and local amenities. With a strong community feel, thriving cultural scene, and great work-life balance, it is an ideal location for professionals looking to grow their career while enjoying a high quality of life.