JENNIFER HANCOCK

Independent / Consultant Speech and Language Therapist providing specialist assessment and therapy for adults with acquired neurological conditions through private referral and medico-legal. I support individuals with complex communication and swallowing needs through personalised, evidence-based intervention delivered in domiciliary and community settings.

I work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and other professionals to ensure coordinated, person-centred care, particularly in complex and long-term cases. I am highly experienced in completing Mental Capacity Assessments, applying clinical expertise and relevant legislation with professionalism, sensitivity, and empathy.

My extensive clinical knowledge and depth of experience enable accurate assessment, effective clinical decision-making, and tailored intervention, ensuring optimum results and meaningful outcomes that enhance quality of life.

• Served as clinical lead Speech Therapist in 24-bedded Acute Stroke Unit.
• Delivered specialist assessment and rehabilitation within multi-disciplinary team.
• Monitored clinical performance according to national guidance and frameworks.
• Conducted education and training sessions for healthcare professionals.
• Provided supervision and mentoring to junior staff to enhance skill development.

• Led community adult neurological Speech and Language Therapy provision in Islington.
• Developed processes for team communication and coordination.
• Conducted clinical data analysis to enhance service delivery.
• Accountable for achieving monthly clinical targets.
• Managed staff to ensure optimal clinical governance and professional development.
• Implemented clinical initiatives while engaging with key stakeholders, including IDDSI and LSVT pathways.
• Reviewed operational methods to boost productivity and improve staff well-being.
• Keyworked complex neurological patients as 'neuro navigator' throughout rehabilitation journeys.

• Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist operating within pioneering Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at University College Hospital (0.5 wte) and NRU, level 1 rehabilitation unit (0.5 wte).

• Band 6 adult neurology rotation post, working across:
• - Adult Community Rehabilitation Team
• - Integrated Independence Team
• - Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit

• Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist working across an acute stroke unit and a community adult neurological rehabilitation team.

• Band 5 rotational Speech and Language Therapy post, involving:
• Pre-school community clinic caseloads
• Mainstream school caseloads
• Special school - sensory impairment and learning difficulties caseload
• Acute hospital wards
• Out-Patient clinics