Job Description
Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Dysphagia Team
Job Title: Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist -Acute Dysphagia Team
Specialism: Acute Dysphagia
Location: Dundee, UK
Salary: £37.64 per hour
Type: Full-time, 3-month locum contract
Job Opportunity: Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Dysphagia Team in Dundee, UK. Earn £37.64 per hour. Embrace this unique chance for the next 3 months to elevate your skills working at Ninewells Hospital. Primarily servicing the hyper-acute stroke unit, the role requires covering general medicine and surgery in acute services. Ideal candidates are those with a strong grasp of acute dysphagia management.
Perks and benefits:
- Locum flexibility: Enjoy the autonomy and flexibility that locum work offers while gaining valuable experience across diverse assignments.
- Competitive pay: Earn an attractive rate of £37.64 per hour while expanding your professional portfolio.
- Supportive team: Work within a small, collaborative Speech and Language Therapy team with strong interdisciplinary relationships.
- Work-life balance: Benefit from a typical working pattern of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
What you will do:
- Provide specialist speech and language therapy for patients with acute dysphagia within Ninewells Hospital.
- Collaborate closely with the hyper-acute stroke unit and extend support to general medicine and surgery departments.
- Work within the high dependency unit, bringing your expertise and compassionate care to complex cases.
- Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings and discussions to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Contribute to and deliver training sessions for staff, enhancing team knowledge and improving patient outcomes.
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