Locum Speech & Language Therapist – Adult Neuro – Northamptonshire

🗣️ Speech and Language Therapist (3 Days per Week)

📍 Northamptonshire | 🏥 Private Neurological Rehabilitation Hospital

🕒 Ongoing Contract | 🚀 ASAP Start

💡 About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join a specialist neurorehabilitation hospital supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, and complex neurological conditions.

You’ll play a vital role in assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation, with a particular focus on complex dysphagia.

Experience with tracheostomy care would be an advantage but isn’t essential — support and development will be provided.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

✅ Assess and manage patients with complex swallowing difficulties

✅ Deliver individualised therapy plans using evidence-based approaches

✅ Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team (SLT, OT, Physio, Dietitians, Nursing)

✅ Provide support for tracheostomy communication and swallowing, where appropriate

✅ Maintain accurate documentation and report on progress

✅ Contribute to reflective practice and team development

👩 ⚕️ About You

Essential:

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist 🎓
• Confident managing complex dysphagia cases
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 🤝

Desirable:

• Experience or interest in tracheostomy management
• Previous work in neurological or complex care settings

🌟 What’s on Offer

• Part-time role — 3 days per week 🗓️
• Ongoing contract with flexibility
• Supportive multi-disciplinary environment 💬
• Opportunity to develop advanced neurorehab skills 🧠

📩 Interested?

Apply today to start making a real difference in the lives of patients on their rehabilitation journey.