Speech and Language Therapist - Adult Placement/NHS Experience at North West Anglia Foundation NHS Trust (Peterborough City Hospital)
Completed clinical placement in NWAFT (Peterborough City Hospital), gaining experience across Critical Care, Stroke (HASU/ASU), and Head & Neck services, supporting adults with communication and swallowing disorders, including stroke and neurological conditions.
- Assisted in dysphagia assessment and management under supervision, applying clinical reasoning and evidence-based tools (e.g. MBSImP, PAS, DOSS, Yale Pharyngeal Residue Severity Scale, NZ Secretion Rating Scale) to inform safe recommendations.
- Delivered person-centred interventions, including communication support strategies and facial-oral tract therapy, adapting approaches (e.g. visual aids, simplified language) to support individuals with aphasia and complex needs.
- Supported discharge planning and continuity of care through effective liaison with healthcare professionals, patients, and carers.
- Maintained high standards of clinical documentation and adhered to HCPC, RCSLT, and NHS clinical governance frameworks, including confidentiality and data protection.
- Practised in line with patient safety, infection control, and safeguarding policies, with awareness of incident reporting procedures (Datix).
- Utilised NHS IT systems (e.g. electronic patient records such as eTrack, EPR, ICE) to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and data protection standards.
- Delivered Speech and Language Therapy to adults with neurological and acquired communication and swallowing disorders within a multidisciplinary team, managing a complex caseload (HASU, ASU, dysarthria, cognitive-communication, voice, head & neck, dysphagia).
- Conducted comprehensive communication and swallowing assessments, developing and implementing individualised, evidence-based therapy and compensatory strategies.
- Contributed to dysphagia management pathways, including instrumental assessments (FEES, VFSS) and clinical decision-making to support safe swallowing.
- Designed and implemented personalised AAC and communication resources (e.g., symbol boards, communication books, visual supports) to enhance functional communication.
- Delivered specialised interventions, including Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), in line with clinical protocols and patient needs.
- Collaborated effectively with MDT members, carers, and families, embedding communication strategies into daily routines and supporting holistic care.
- Maintained high standards of clinical governance, including accurate documentation, infection control, safeguarding, and supervision of students, demonstrating strong clinical reasoning and adaptability.
- Trained and supervised students on placement, supporting their learning and competency development.
Speech Language Pathologist at Speech Language Pathologist (2023-08 – 2024-08)
- Delivered Speech and Language Therapy to adults with neurological and acquired communication and swallowing disorders within a multidisciplinary team, managing a complex caseload (HASU, ASU, dysarthria, cognitive-communication, voice, head & neck, dysphagia).
- Conducted comprehensive communication and swallowing assessments, developing and implementing individualised, evidence-based therapy and compensatory strategies.
- Contributed to dysphagia management pathways, including instrumental assessments (FEES, VFSS) and clinical decision-making to support safe swallowing.
- Designed and implemented personalised AAC and communication resources (e.g., symbol boards, communication books, visual supports) to enhance functional communication.
- Delivered specialised interventions, including Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), in line with clinical protocols and patient needs.
- Collaborated effectively with MDT members, carers, and families, embedding communication strategies into daily routines and supporting holistic care.
- Maintained high standards of clinical governance, including accurate documentation, infection control, safeguarding, and supervision of students, demonstrating strong clinical reasoning and adaptability.
- Trained and supervised students on placement, supporting their learning and competency development.
Speech and Language Therapist - Pediatric Placement/NHS Experience at Various NHS and Educational Settings
Gained extensive hands-on experience working with paediatric populations during undergraduate and postgraduate training across a range of clinical and educational settings.
- During undergraduate training, managed diverse caseloads including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), learning disabilities, stuttering, speech sound disorders, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), developing skills in assessment, intervention planning, and progress monitoring.
- Completed multiple paediatric placements in the UK across mainstream schools and specialist educational settings, including schools with high prevalence of ASD and complex communication needs.
- Conducted comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments, contributing to differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making under supervision.
- Designed and delivered individualised, evidence-based intervention programmes, tailored to each child's communication profile and functional needs.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to support communication goals within educational contexts.
- Developed strong skills in report writing, goal setting (SMART targets), and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt communication styles and therapeutic approaches to suit children with varying needs, including those with complex speech and language difficulties.
