Band 6-Speech Therapist
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Hope Homecare Services Limited
Stanley St, Liverpool, UK
Published 3 weeks ago
Full Time
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive team based in Liverpool. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse caseload, providing high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to individuals with a range of speech, language, communication, and/or swallowing needs.
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, supporting junior staff and students, and contributing to the continued development of high-quality therapy services within the Trust or community setting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide specialist assessment and intervention for individuals with complex communication and/or swallowing disorders.
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Independently manage a defined caseload, prioritising clinical needs and service demands.
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Develop and implement evidence-based care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including education, health, and social care professionals.
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Contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
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Provide clinical supervision, support, and training to junior staff, students, and assistants.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with Trust policies and HCPC guidelines.
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Participate in clinical audits and outcome measurement to support evidence-based practice.
Requirements:
Essential:
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Recognised degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
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Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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Post-qualification experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist, ideally within the NHS
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Strong clinical skills in assessment and intervention planning
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Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
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Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable:
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Experience working in [insert relevant area – e.g. community settings, acute care, paediatrics, neurology, adult services]
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Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
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Training in dysphagia management (if applicable to the role)
Benefits:
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Continued professional development opportunities
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Supportive supervision structure
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Flexible working options
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Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and development
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, supporting junior staff and students, and contributing to the continued development of high-quality therapy services within the Trust or community setting.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Provide specialist assessment and intervention for individuals with complex communication and/or swallowing disorders.
*
Independently manage a defined caseload, prioritising clinical needs and service demands.
*
Develop and implement evidence-based care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
*
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including education, health, and social care professionals.
*
Contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
*
Provide clinical supervision, support, and training to junior staff, students, and assistants.
*
Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with Trust policies and HCPC guidelines.
*
Participate in clinical audits and outcome measurement to support evidence-based practice.
Requirements:
Essential:
*
Recognised degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
*
Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
*
Post-qualification experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist, ideally within the NHS
*
Strong clinical skills in assessment and intervention planning
*
Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
*
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
*
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable:
*
Experience working in [insert relevant area – e.g. community settings, acute care, paediatrics, neurology, adult services]
*
Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
*
Training in dysphagia management (if applicable to the role)
Benefits:
*
Continued professional development opportunities
*
Supportive supervision structure
*
Flexible working options
*
Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and development