Young South African Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about adult and paediatric communication, cognition and dysphagia. I pride myself on being resilient, hardworking and compassionate.
I am driven to support patient needs with individualised assessments and targeted treatment.
I have recently immigrated to the United Kingdom and look forward to pursuing interests and furthering my clinical expertise in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
Work history
Band 6 Locum Speech and Language Therapist
Barnet Hospital, Royal Free NHS Trust
Barnet
09.2023 - Current
Covering the Rapid Response, General Medicine, Health services for Elderly People, Respiratory and Surgical wards.
Providing initial assessment and ongoing intervention of the highest quality to adults with Dysphagia and a range of communication difficulties.
Onward planning for management post discharge to community care teams.
Band 6 Locum Speech and Language Therapist
PRUH, King's College Trust
Orpington, Bromley
07.2023 - 09.2023
Covering Hyper-acute Stroke Unit, Stroke and Acute wards including Medical, Surgical and Frailty wards.
Providing initial assessments, and management for persons with dysphagia and communication difficulties.
Band 5 Locum Speech and Language Therapist
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, EKHUFT NHS TRUST
Canterbury, Kent
04.2023 - 06.2023
Assessing and managing communication difficulties and dysphagia for clients with Stroke and neurological conditions in the acute setting.
Providing individualised intervention with appropriate goal-setting in the acute stages of management.
Collaborated with MDT to provide excellent care continuity.
Engaged with families to provide Stroke informational counselling and Communication Partner Training.
Providing onward referrals to relevant teams within the community for rehabilitation and support.
Speech and Language Therapist
Manguzi Hospital, Department of Health KZN
, South Africa
01.2022 - 12.2022
Screening all new acute patients and proving initial communication/ swallow assessments and rehabilitation, as well as continuing management in the community.
Assisting the medical teams in differential diagnoses as limited resources available in a rural setting.
Managing a wide range of paediatric and adult clinics in communities (12 clinics in total and outreach to another hospital in the district)
High Risk Baby Programme Lead - assessing and managing the feeding of neonates in NICU
Monthly Paediatric Literacy and Cerebral Palsy Groups with a focus on caregiver training.
Promoting and supporting AAC integration for Children and adults with a wide range of communication difficulties including Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disorders, Aphasia and TBI.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Pathology
University of Cape Town
South Africa
01/2018 - 12/2021
Skills
Team collaboration
Registered Speech Pathologist in South Africa and United Kingdom
Paediatrics knowledge
Skilled in patient relations
Focused on consistent, quality care
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Adaptive to changing environments
Case management
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Fluent
Certification
Additional Courses include:
Cerebral Palsy for Therapists
The Art and Science of Breastfeeding
Paediatric Dysphagia Workshop
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Language & Communication
Timeline
Band 6 Locum Speech and Language Therapist
Barnet Hospital, Royal Free NHS Trust
09.2023 - Current
Band 6 Locum Speech and Language Therapist
PRUH, King's College Trust
07.2023 - 09.2023
Band 5 Locum Speech and Language Therapist
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, EKHUFT NHS TRUST
04.2023 - 06.2023
Speech and Language Therapist
Manguzi Hospital, Department of Health KZN
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Pathology
Specialty Doctor in anaesthetics at Royal Free Hospital-North Mid, NHS trustSpecialty Doctor in anaesthetics at Royal Free Hospital-North Mid, NHS trust
Decontamination Technician (Bank Staff) at Royal Free London NHS Foundation TrustDecontamination Technician (Bank Staff) at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust