Georgina Graves

I am a hardworking and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting people with communication and swallowing difficulties. I have excellent communication skills, am adaptable and flexible and a fast learner. I have exceptional time management, am organised and motivated. I enjoys a challenge and am eager to take advantage of any learning or training opportunities presented to me so I can continue my professional development. Throughout my degree I have combined my studies and placements with work and other relevant experiences, evidencing my organisation, capability and enthusiasm for the field. I am a patient and sensitive person and am passionate about providing a holistic model of care to all patients; managing their medical and emotional needs as well as involving their family and carers in the therapeutic process. 

Placements 

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (West Kent) • Children’s Therapies Team • Student Speech and Language Therapist • University Placement • Pass 

November 2020 – February 2021

Caseload: Early years complex needs and school years DLD and speech.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (Canterbury and surrounding areas) • Adult Speech and Language Therapy Department •  Student Speech and Language Therapist • University Placement • Pass with Merit

February 2020 – October 2020

Caseload: Adult voice, neurological disorders and dysfluency

Multiple pre-clinical placement days across range of locations and specialisms • Adult and Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy

February 2019 – May 2019

Locations included: Heathside Medical Centre (Kent Community Health), Our Zone (Medway Community Healthcare), William Harvey Hospital, Kent and Canterbury Hospital and Temple Hill Primary Academy. 

Other Relevant Experience

Clinical Placements Conference •  ‘Opportunities for innovation’

November 2020

I had the opportunity to speak with Annie Elias (FRCSLT) at a conference where we shared our experiences navigating a student placement during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Time for Dementia Programme

November 2018 – March 2019

During the course of the programme, I regularly visited a person with dementia and their carer with a student from another healthcare undergraduate course. 

Conversation Partner Scheme

February 2019 – May 2019

This scheme allowed me to meet with a stroke survivor with aphasia across 10 visits. 

Darent Valley Hospital • Paediatric Speech and Language 

August 2018

Before starting my professional training, I spent some time observing the therapists at the paediatric SLT department. 

University of Greenwich (Medway)

2018 – 2021

BSc Speech and Language Therapy - 1st class honours