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Therapy Service Administrator
5 days ago
Mind in Enfield and Barnet London, United KingdomJob description · Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a fast-growing charity in North London providing much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems. · Seeking a proactive and experienced Administrator to ensure the smooth day-to-day ...
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Therapy Service Coordinator
3 days ago
Mind in Enfield and Barnet London, United KingdomJob description · Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a local, independent mental health charity, working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of services to the local community. · A fast-expanding IAPT compliant Service requires a service ...
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The Marillac Neurological Care Centre Brentwood, United Kingdom**Must be HCPC registered, preferably with minimum of 5 years post qualified experience in Neurological Care.** · **Job Purpose**:To undertake a team leader role on a day-to-day basis, managing the occupational therapy staff - occupational therapists and occupational therapy assi ...
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Band 3 Therapy Services Administrator
4 days ago
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust London, United KingdomAn opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated administrator to join Therapy Services in the post of Therapy Administrator for a permanent contract. · Our department provides administrative assistance to a wide variety of Outpatient Therapy departments (MSK Physiotherapy, Hand ...
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Sanctuary Health Hackney, United KingdomSanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 and over 500+ reviews are currently looking for a Therapy Assistant to work in Greater London. · **Location**: Hackney · **Contract Type/Length**: Locum ongoing contract · **Pay ...
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Band 3 Therapy Services Administrator
3 days ago
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust London, United KingdomHand Therapy Receptionist - Band 3 · A part time vacancy (20.5 hours) has arisen within the Hand Therapy department, and we are looking for a motivated individual to join our dynamic team. · The post holder must be highly organised, efficient, self-motivated, with a high level of ...
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Band 3 Therapy Services Receptionist
1 week ago
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust London, United KingdomPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. · To provide a courteous reception service to patients and clinicians in line with office procedures, contributing to the overall efficient and effectiv ...
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London, United KingdomAn exciting opportunity has arisen at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a B4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. This role is based at Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith. This role is a new, 1 year fixed term contract to support the clinical and administrative work ...
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Iapt Outreach Worker
1 week ago
North Kent Mind Borough of Gravesham, United Kingdom**Purpose of Post** · To increase access to IAPT services for under-represented communities by supporting the development of referral pathways and other service adaptations to meet the specific needs of these populations. · To work with GPs, other health professionals, community ...
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Call Handler
1 week ago
ellenor Gravesend, United Kingdom**Call Handler / Admin Assistant** · **Salary: £19,132 Per Annum** · **Job Summary** · This position is an office-based, Monday to Friday 9-5pm role at the Hospice in Northfleet. · **Main Duties of the Job** · The position is based within a Clinical Administration Team but will s ...
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Social Services Occupational Therapist
5 days ago
Sanctuary Personnel Gravesend, United KingdomSalary: £38 per hour · Reference: 188968 · Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 300 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Services Occupational Therapist to take on a new ong ...
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Physiotherapist - Hospice Care
1 week ago
JustPhysio Northfleet, United KingdomOur client in Kent is looking for a Physiotherapist to join their team · Band 6/7 Physiotherapist · Hospice Care · Salary £30k-£40k · Start ASAP · A car is essential for this role · JustPhysio are looking for a Band 6/7 Physiotherapist for their client in Kent. · Our client provi ...
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Clinical/counselling Psychologist
13 hours ago
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Thurrock, United KingdomTo provide a qualified specialist psychological therapy service to people with mental health problems as part of the Adult Community Psychological Services and Essex University Partnership NHS Trust; providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention including DBT Ski ...
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Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
1 week ago
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Inclusion Services Thurrock, United KingdomThis role is based in the Inclusion Thurrock Talking Therapies Service and aims to develop the Low Intensity service provision within Talking Therapies and represents an opportunity for experienced Low Intensity workers who are committed to this model to move to develop their car ...
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Trainee High Intensity Cbt Therapist
1 week ago
Inclusion Thurrock, United KingdomCLINICAL Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions. To evaluate and make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the r ...
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Assistant Psychologist
1 week ago
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Inclusion Services Thurrock, United KingdomThis is a post designed to provide more psychology provision within two different but linked care teams aligned with different trusts (MPFT & NELFT). · There are a myriad of different organizations and NHS trusts offering different components of care to its residents in Thurrock. ...
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Community Mental Health Practitioner- Early
1 week ago
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Grays, United KingdomThe posts is a Full Time, 37.5 hours within West Early Intervention in Psychosis Team, covering Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood and Wickford in Essex. Work flexibly across the West ESTEP Service and participate in 7-day rota. · You will be based at Grays Hall, in Grays, Essex, howe ...
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Community Mental Health Practitioner- Early
1 week ago
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Grays, United KingdomThe posts is a Full Time, 37.5 hours within West Early Intervention in Psychosis Team, covering Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood and Wickford in Essex. Work flexibly across the West ESTEP Service and participate in 7-day rota. · You will be based at Grays Hall, in Grays, Essex, howe ...
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Assistant Psychologist
1 week ago
Inclusion Thurrock, United KingdomPlease see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. Here is a summary: Conducting comprehensive psychological screening of new patients using standardised outcome measures and specially developed questionnaires. Identifying risk factors which ...
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Community Mental Health Practitioner- Early
1 week ago
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Grays, United KingdomThe posts is a Full Time, 37.5 hours within West Early Intervention in Psychosis Team, covering Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood and Wickford in Essex. Work flexibly across the West ESTEP Service and participate in 7-day rota. · You will be based at Grays Hall, in Grays, Essex, howe ...
Speech & Language Therapist-Adult Speech & Language Therapy Service - Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom - Red Sector Recruitment Limited
Description
Locum Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist - Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke PatientsAcute Hospital and Community Hospital/Community Setting
~ 30 per hour
~ 1 month Contract (to be extended thereafter)
~ We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Locum Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke Patients. The successful candidate will play a critical role in facilitating the early transition of stroke patients from acute hospital care to their own homes or community hospital settings by providing specialized speech and language therapy interventions. This role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and their families to promote communication and swallowing recovery, optimize functional independence, and facilitate successful rehabilitation outcomes in the community setting.
Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments of stroke patients within the acute hospital setting to determine their communication and swallowing abilities, identify impairments, and establish rehabilitation goals.
Develop individualized speech and language therapy treatment plans in collaboration with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary team members, focusing on functional communication, speech clarity, cognitive-communication skills, and safe swallowing strategies.
Provide direct speech and language therapy interventions to stroke patients, including therapeutic exercises, cognitive-communication activities, speech drills, and swallowing rehabilitation techniques, adapting interventions to meet patients' changing needs and abilities.
Implement evidence-based interventions and therapeutic approaches to address speech and language deficits, promote compensatory strategies, and support patients' participation in daily activities and social interactions.
Collaborate closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate integrated care plans, address interdisciplinary goals, and optimize patient outcomes.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and ward rounds to review patient progress, discuss treatment plans, and coordinate discharge planning processes for early supported discharge.
Conduct home visits and assessments to support the transition of stroke patients from the acute hospital to their own homes or community hospital settings, providing education, training, and support to patients and their caregivers.
Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding stroke recovery, communication strategies, swallowing management, and community resources, empowering them to actively participate in the rehabilitation process.
Document all speech and language assessments, interventions, and progress notes accurately and comprehensively in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with professional and organizational standards and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Engage in continuous professional development activities to enhance clinical knowledge, skills, and competencies in stroke rehabilitation and speech and language therapy, staying abreast of current research findings and best practices.
Adhere to professional standards, codes of conduct, and regulatory requirements governing speech and language therapy practice, including safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech and Language Therapy from a recognized institution.Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Minimum of five years of post-qualification experience in speech and language therapy, with specific experience working with stroke patients in acute and community settings.
Specialist knowledge and skills in stroke rehabilitation, dysphagia management, and cognitive-communication therapy.Proficiency in using electronic health record systems and other relevant technology tools for documentation, communication, and information management.
