Band 6/7 Adult Speech & Language Therapist – Locum

Location: Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtownabbey (community-based role covering surrounding areas)
Band: 6 or 7
Hours: 15 hours per week
Contract: Temporary / Locum – Initially 3–4 months, with potential for extension

Exciting Locum Opportunity!

MPA Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Adult Speech and Language Therapist to support a Community Stroke Team based at Whiteabbey Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced therapist to provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.

The role is primarily domiciliary-based, supporting patients within their own homes and community settings. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing their own caseload and working independently as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist assessments and management of adults with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and communication disorders.
• Develop and deliver individualised therapy and rehabilitation programmes.
• Manage and prioritise a community-based caseload independently.
• Provide speech and language therapy to adults recovering from stroke.
• Work collaboratively with the Community Stroke Team and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient progress, review treatment plans and make recommendations regarding ongoing care.
• Provide advice and support to patients, families and carers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to effective multidisciplinary communication.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Full, current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist. 
• Previous experience working independently with adults with dysphagia.
• Experience assessing and managing adult communication difficulties.
• The ability to manage a community-based caseload with minimal supervision.
• Access to a car to travel between patients and community locations.
• An Access NI check.

What's on Offer?

• Band 6 or Band 7 locum opportunity.
• Part-time hours – 15 hours per week.
• Initial contract of 3–4 months, with regular reviews and potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work within a Community Stroke Team.
• Rewarding role providing rehabilitation and specialist support within the community.

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced Adult Speech and Language Therapist with dysphagia and communication experience, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact MPA Recruitment for further information.