Responsible to receive the patient and implement the prescribed treatment of each patient.
Identifying speech and communication difficulties/disorders
Assessing and treating swallowing and communication difficulties arising from a range of causes, e.g. congenital problems (such as cleft palate) or acquired disorders after a stroke or injury
Devising, implementing and revising relevant treatment programmes;
Advising carers on implementing treatment programmes and training other professionals in therapy delivery
Assessing communication environments
Monitoring and evaluating patients progress
Working with patients on a one-to-one basis, and in groups, to deliver therapy
Writing and maintaining confidential patient case notes and reports, as well as information for patients, carers and other professionals
Managing a caseload taking account of priority cases, waiting lists, successful outcomes, referral and discharge of service users
Working with others to improve the effectiveness of service delivery
Responsible to maintain the area in order, neat and tidy
Responsible to train nurses and department assistants