Katie Hill
Manningtree,Essex
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, newly qualified speech and language therapist who is eager to gain even more experience in the field of speech and language therapy.
I am extremely passionate about providing evidence-based therapeutic intervention to individuals who have been devastatingly affected by traumatic medical events.
Throughout my training, I have become extremely confident in my communication skills, and I have demonstrated this by adapting my communication to individuals with different levels of understanding and expressive output.
Reflective skills are a vital attribute I have aquired over my practice, I believe that it is impertive to reflect and take feedback to improve my approaches towards patients for them to have the best outcomes and most positive experience in a time of turmoil.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Student Speech and Language Therapist (Placement)
Communicate
Ipswich, Suffolk
2026.01 - 2026.03
- Through standardised assessments, I identified speech and language disorders, which informed the next stages in the interventions.
- Prepared comprehensive clinical reports and maintained accurate, confidential patient records.
- Supported children with a range of complex needs, tailoring interventions to maximise communication outcomes.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers and psychologists, to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.
- Promoted equality, diversity, and inclusion by providing accessible, culturally sensitive speech and language therapy sessions.
Speech and Language Therapy Student (Placement)
All Hallows Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
Bungay, Suffolk
2025.04 - 2025.07
- Delivered evidence-based assessment and intervention for adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including stroke and traumatic brain injury.
- Used findings from standardised assessments to inform differential diagnosis and intervention for dysphagia, dysarthria, social and cognitive communication, apraxia, expressive, receptive and global aphasia.
- Produced clear, accurate and clinical documentation, including assessment reports, therapy plans, progress notes, demonstrating excellent written communication skills.
- Worked collaboratively within the MDT, communicating clearly about patient needs and priorities around communication and dietary needs, to ensure efficient maintenance and safety.
- Effectively managed a varied caseload, prioritising referrals and urgent assessments, to meet clinical demands.
- Built therapeutic rapport through patient empathy and effective communication, supporting adults with complex neurological conditions throughout rehabilitation.
- Provided personalised, goal-focused rehabilitation by involving families and patients in goal setting.
- Provided compassionate, patient-centred care, adapting assessments and interventions to meet each individual's communication, cognitive and swallowing needs.
Waitress
Craft Nurseries
Ardleigh, Essex
2021.05 - 2024.08
- Advanced team efficiency by assisting in training new waitstaff members.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by leading a team of younger staff members, delegating appropriate roles to ensure efficient running of the cafe for high customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service by remaining patient and understanding when customers were unsatisfied, working collaboratively with my team to solve the issue with clear communication.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities for timely delivery of orders.
Sales assistant
Co-op Food
Manningtree, Essex
2022.04 - 2023.04
- Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
- Collaborated willingly and effectively with team members to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient running of the store
- Managed till operations with ease to reduce waiting time for customers, ensuring a positive experience in the store
- Ensured stock replenishment promptly to maintain product availability.
- Willingly assisted elderly customers to locate items in the store, reach items from shelves, and packing and carrying heavy bags
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Therapy
University of East Anglia
Norwich 09/2023 - 07/2026
Skills
- Interpretation of assessment data
- Excellent auditory perception skills
- Experience and knowledge of AAC system implementation and education
- Confidence in adapting communication
- Excellent written communication skills
- Reliable and approachable
- Organisation skills and the ability to prioritise with minimal disruptions
- Encourage feedback and act upon it
Affiliations
- Lacrosse
- Travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Speech and Language Therapist (Placement)
Communicate
2026.01 - 2026.03
Speech and Language Therapy Student (Placement)
All Hallows Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
2025.04 - 2025.07
Sales assistant
Co-op Food
2022.04 - 2023.04
Waitress
Craft Nurseries
2021.05 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Therapy
University of East Anglia
09/2023 - 07/2026