We value your unique strengths and offer a culture of support and development. With a structured training programme, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the chance to encourage patient and carer involvement in their care journey, you’ll thrive here. If you have a blend of specialist knowledge in stroke and older adults, alongside excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your contributions will be recognised and cherished—apply today to be part of something meaningful!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Stroke Team, based at the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital. This is a 8 month fixed contract to cover maternity leave. You will help provide a seamless service for stroke patients which will include flexible, cross-boundary working within the wider Integrated Community Stroke Services. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the specialist multi-disciplinary team.
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to work in a Stroke Rehabilitation Unit in the West of Cornwall. You will need to have specialist knowledge and skills in both stroke and older adults combined with excellent communication and organisational skills.
We will offer a supportive working environment in which to continue to develop your clinical skills, a structured in-service training programme, appraisal and supervision system.
Proposed interview date: to be confirmed
To work as a Stroke Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within Lanyon Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
To autonomously undertake comprehensive assessment of those referred using investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individualised interventions based on advanced clinical reasoning and partnership working.
To encourage and enable service users and carers involvement and choice in all intervention options and decisions regarding their care plans / goals wherever possible.
Apply specialist skills and knowledge to provide specialist SLT services for individuals following stroke
Share the outcome of communication assessment and guidance on required adaptations with relevant others to ensure that individuals are correctly supported with their communication needs, including to support in efficacy of other health interventions.
Apply specialist knowledge to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy services for adults following stroke
To support and mentor the rehabilitation support workers on Lanyon ward
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