Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Community

Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist – Community Neurological Rehabilitation Location: Preston, Lancashire Contract Type: Locum – Full-Time, Mon-Fri 08:30/09:00-16:30/17:00 Hourly Rate: £26+ per hour Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 3-6 months (with potential for extension) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join a Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team on a locum basis. You will be responsible for assessing and managing adults with complex neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson\’s disease. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help support communication and swallowing needs in a variety of community settings including patients\’ homes, clinics, and care homes. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist assessment and therapy for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders Develop and implement patient-centred treatment plans Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other professionals in the MDT Support patients and their families with education and strategies for managing long-term conditions Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with HCPC and trust guidelines Contribute to service development and clinical audits where appropriate Requirements HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy Minimum 12 months\’ experience working with adults in neurorehabilitation Competent in managing dysphagia (must have up-to-date dysphagia training and competencies) Excellent communication, organisational, and MDT collaboration skills UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for community visits) Enhanced DBS clearance (required)