Job Title: Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist- Adult Community Services
Location: Belfast Trust 
Salary: Band 6 - £18.10
Contract: Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive environment, delivering high-quality speech and language therapy services to clients with a range of communication and swallowing disorders. The post holder will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with disorders of communication and/or swallowing problems. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with disorders of communication and/or swallowing problems
• Be responsible for the assessment, differential diagnosis and the implementation of communication and/or swallowing programmes, seeking advice as appropriate.
• Evaluate outcomes and provide written reports as required.
• Provide information and advice for other members of the interdisciplinary team and encourage their active participation in care plans wherever possible.
• Involve patients and families in goal-setting wherever possible.

• Initiate, co-ordinate and participate in case conferences, providing a lead role as key worker where appropriate.

• To participate in training for tracheostomy management as appropriate and to co work cases with a Senior SLT in line with the skills acquired.

• To participate in training for videofluoroscopy competencies as appropriate and to maintain these competencies by co working cases with a Senior SLT in line with the skills acquired.

About You:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and HCPC registration.

• Minimum of 18 months post qualification experience working as an SLT to include adults with acquired swallowing and/or communication disorders 

• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK, and have access to a car on appointment 

• Ability to work independently with non-complex cases 

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

• Willingness to complete Enhanced Access NI Check 

• Experience in delivering therapy in a variety of settings (e.g., community, schools, hospitals) is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Weekly Pay 

• Dedicated Consultant who will guide you through each step of the recruitment process 

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with speech, language, and communication needs, we would love to hear from you!

Apply online now or send your CV and/or covering letter to Rachel Osborne, [email protected]