Band7:Locum Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist-London

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulsejobs.com seeks a Locum Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in London. This pivotal role involves providing expert assessments for patients with complex communication needs in acute settings, ensuring high standards of care while working in a multidisciplinary team environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and substantial experience in adult acute care.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in adult acute settings.
• Specialist skills in dysphagia and communication impairments management.
• Experience with tracheostomies and ventilator dependence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and intervention for patients with dysphagia.
• Manage a diverse caseload in various acute settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for individualized care plans.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Communication impairments

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Registration with the HCPC

Job description

Job Title: Locum Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: 7

Location: London

Start: ASAP

Duration: Until 28 March 2025

Rate: £29 - £34

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Locum Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential clinical cover for general and cardio thoracic critical care units, as well as input across various acute hospital wards. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse caseload, ensuring the highest standards of care for patients with complex needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert assessment and intervention for patients with dysphagia and communication impairments.
• Work autonomously to manage your caseload in general and specialist medicine, general surgery, and front door services.
• Work with patients who have tracheostomies and are ventilator dependent to meet their communication and swallowing needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Contribute to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with the HCPC
• Extensive experience in adult acute settings
• Specialist skills in dysphagia and communication impairments management
• Experience with tracheostomies and ventilator dependence
• FEES experience/desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to professional development

Why work with Pulse?

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