Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Dysphagia & Training Lead

Wye Valley Nhs Trust; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Herefordshire is seeking an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to support adult patients on the wards and in outpatient settings. The post offers progression toward a Specialist role with opportunities to lead training, audits and research.

The successful candidate will have a post-graduate dysphagia qualification and substantial experience with dysphagia management in acute inpatient and community settings, contributing to improved patient pathways and care across

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in dysphagia with relevant experience.
• Experience working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders in acute inpatient and community/outpatient settings.
• Willing to lead and participate in training, audits and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in training of professionals, staff and carers.
• Contribute to clinical audit, research and project work.
• Work on adult inpatient wards and outpatient clinics as required.

Skills

Speech-Language Therapy

Education

Post-graduate dysphagia qualification

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Herefordshire is seeking an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to support adult patients on the wards and in outpatient settings. The post offers progression toward a Specialist role with opportunities to lead training, audits and research.

The successful candidate will have a post-graduate dysphagia qualification and substantial experience with dysphagia management in acute inpatient and community settings, contributing to improved patient pathways and care across