Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Dysphagia Team

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Job Title: Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist
-Acute Dysphagia Team
Specialism: Acute Dysphagia
Location: Dundee, UK
Salary: £37.64 per hour
Type: Full-time, 3-month locum contract

Job Opportunity:
Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist – Acute Dysphagia Team in Dundee, UK. Earn £37.64 per hour. Embrace this unique chance for the next 3 months to elevate your skills working at Ninewells Hospital. Primarily servicing the hyper-acute stroke unit, the role requires covering general medicine and surgery in acute services. Ideal candidates are those with a strong grasp of acute dysphagia management.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum flexibility: Enjoy the autonomy and flexibility that locum work offers while gaining valuable experience across diverse assignments.
• Competitive pay: Earn an attractive rate of £37.64 per hour while expanding your professional portfolio.
• Supportive team: Work within a small, collaborative Speech and Language Therapy team with strong interdisciplinary relationships.
• Work-life balance: Benefit from a typical working pattern of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

What you will do:

• Provide specialist speech and language therapy for patients with acute dysphagia within Ninewells Hospital.
• Collaborate closely with the hyper-acute stroke unit and extend support to general medicine and surgery departments.
• Work within the high dependency unit, bringing your expertise and compassionate care to complex cases.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings and discussions to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Contribute to and deliver training sessions for staff, enhancing team knowledge and improving patient outcomes.

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