Bank B6 Specialist Speech and Language therapist -Herts
| Posting date: | 06 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £20.06 to £20.06 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £20.06 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2025 |
| Location: | Hertfordshire, AL5 4TA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9824-25-0432 |
Summary
To undertake multidisciplinary neurological assessments, to be able to identify the needs of the clients and to work closely with the MDT on joint goals. These clients will present with a variety of complex neurological conditions, but with an emphasis on those recovering from stroke. To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, at work and other relevant settings To carry out specialist neuro-physical examination of the orofacial process including the mechanism of eating and swallowing To monitor all aspects of the interaction of significant others with clients. In particular to simultaneously monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of dyadic interactions, encouraging adaptive strategies to maximise effective communication To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence based practice and outcome measurement to provide the most effective treatment to clients and their families within clearly defined care plans and based on SMART goals agreed with clients and their families.