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Job Title: Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Adult Dysphagia Team
Specialism: Speech and Language Therapy
Location: Crewe, Cheshire, UK
Salary: Up to £26.00 per hour
Type: Full-time, Locum, 2 months
Join us for a full-time adventure as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist with the Adult Dysphagia Team in beautiful Crewe, Cheshire. Offering a generous pay rate of up to £26.00 per hour, this 2-month locum position will see you diving into the heart of the action on an adult acute ward. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will bring your expertise in dysphagia management to a team dedicated to transforming patient care.
Perks and Benefits:
- Locum Flexibility: Being a locum allows you the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance, making it easier to fit in your personal time when you need it.
- Diverse Experience: You will join a vibrant team, gaining diverse experiences by working in different settings and developing a broad range of skills.
- Competitive Pay: Benefit from competitive pay, which directly rewards your expertise and hard work.
- Great Location: This opportunity places you in Crewe, a town that beautifully blends historical charm with modern amenities, offering a vibrant cultural scene and plenty of leisure activities.
What you will do:
- Assess and manage adults with swallowing difficulties.
- Undertake comprehensive dysphagia assessments and develop effective treatment plans.
- Manage your own adult acute Speech and Language Therapy caseload.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Design and implement bespoke individualised treatment plans for your patients.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
- Support safe oral intake and effective swallowing management.
- Educate patients, carers, and staff, providing professional advice and guidance.
- Maintain meticulous clinical documentation and compile detailed reports.
- Play a role in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Previous experience in adult acute Speech and Language Therapy.
- Expertise in dysphagia management for adults.
- Familiarity with the dynamics of acute hospital wards.
- Ability to independently manage a caseload.
- Proficient clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- Experience in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Desirable Requirements:
- Previous NHS experience in acute Speech and Language Therapy.
- Experience managing complex adult dysphagia cases.
- Familiarity with inpatient hospital services.
Crewe, Cheshire is a wonderful place to enhance your career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. The town offers a friendly community atmosphere and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, providing both relaxation and adventure right at your doorstep. Embrace this opportunity to grow your career while enjoying all that Crewe has to offer.
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