SLT Lead: Complex Dysphagia & Neuro Communication (HASU)

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Service innovation

Professional development

Peer support culture

Job summary

NHS Tayside in Dundee invites applications for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to manage complex dysphagia and communication needs in the HASU at Ninewells Hospital. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities for service innovation.

The post is fixed term/secondment until June 2027. Hours are 36 per week and part-time would be considered to fit service needs. An exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Lead on the assessment and management of complex dysphagia and communication needs in the HASU.
• Deliver education to SLT students and support learning for AHP, nursing, and medical colleagues.
• Lead on audit, service development, quality improvement.
• Participate in peer support, clinical supervision, and appraisal processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the assessment and management of complex dysphagia in the HASU.
• Deliver education to SLT students and support learning for colleagues.
• Lead on audit, service development and quality improvement.
• Participate in peer support, supervision, and appraisal processes.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Instrumental assessments

Education delivery

Audit/Quality improvement

Interprofessional collaboration

Job description

NHS Tayside in Dundee invites applications for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to manage complex dysphagia and communication needs in the HASU at Ninewells Hospital. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities for service innovation.

The post is fixed term/secondment until June 2027. Hours are 36 per week and part-time would be considered to fit service needs. An exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills within a collaborative environment.