Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Location:
Melrose, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
£ 24 - 32
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Melrose Scotland (Rural Car Required)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: 24.0032.00 per hour
Working Hours: Full Time / Part Time
Placement Length: One month (End of February End of March)
Job Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapist to join an acute hospital service in Melrose Scotland. This is a short-term placement within a rural setting offering the opportunity to work within a supportive acute team environment.
The successful candidate will primarily manage a caseload within the acute hospital sector with the potential to support community outpatients where required. This role is ideal for a confident and autonomous clinician with strong dysphagia experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced acute setting.
Due to the rural location access to a car is essential. Accommodation can be provided if required.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Assess diagnose and manage adult patients with speech language and swallowing disorders within an acute hospital setting.
Provide specialist dysphagia assessment and management including complex swallowing presentations.
Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards.
Contribute to discharge planning and onward referrals as appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this role you must have:
A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
HCPC registration.
Band 6 level experience within an adult acute setting.
A minimum of two years experience managing adult dysphagia.
Dysphagia competency and relevant postgraduate training.
The ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
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