-> assess the cause and nature of the problem, for example, congenital problems (such as cleft palate) or acquired disorders after a stroke or injury
-> Devise and deliver a suitable treatment programme, working on a one-to-one basis or in groups, to enable each of your clients to improve as much as possible
-> review and revise the programme as appropriate
-> implementing a treatment programme and train other co- staff speech professionals in therapeutic management
-> monitor and evaluate clients' progress
-> write confidential client case notes and reports, as well as information for clients, carers and other professionals
-> manage a caseload while taking into account priority cases, waiting lists, successful outcomes, referral and discharge of service users
-> work within a team to improve the effectiveness of service delivery.
-> conduct personal development reviews with colleagues
-> support newly qualified SLTs and speech and language therapy assistants
-> plan and deliver training sessions
-> undertake clinical audit
-> participate in research projects.