Locum Speech & Language Therapist – Acute Dysphagia

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist assessments and interventions for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. This role is fully on-site across two hospitals and involves managing complex dysphagia cases as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and proven experience in an acute setting. The position is initially for five months but includes the possibility for part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong background in acute inpatient settings.
• Proven experience managing complex dysphagia cases.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Independently manage a complex caseload of dysphagia patients.
• Contribute to patient discharge planning and staff training.

Skills

Complex dysphagia management

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

A healthcare trust in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist assessments and interventions for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. This role is fully on-site across two hospitals and involves managing complex dysphagia cases as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and proven experience in an acute setting. The position is initially for five months but includes the possibility for part-time arrangements.