Total Assist is currently recruiting for a Locum Speech and Language Therapist to support a specialist private healthcare service in Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment and intervention to support patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

The position offers 2 days per week, with an anticipated minimum commitment of 12 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions and clinical recommendations.
• Complete clinical assessments, reports and patient documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes.
• Contribute to individualised care planning and ongoing reviews.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous clinical experience within a relevant healthcare setting.
• Dysphagia training and experience would be highly desirable.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience.
• Flexible locum opportunity, 2 days per week.
• Initial minimum 12-week assignment.
• Dedicated recruitment support from Total Assist.