Dysphagia Specialist

1 week ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Are you a skilled Speech Therapist looking for a new challenge?

About the Opportunity

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Speech Therapist to join their team in a split post as part of the Acute Inpatients and Head & Neck/ENT teams.

The successful candidate will work closely with patients who have dysphagia on an acute inpatient caseload and deliver speech and language therapy to adults with a wide range of swallowing and communication disorders.

The role will be based at both Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Maidstone Hospital sites, offering opportunities to develop skills and expertise in a dynamic environment.

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with post graduate experience of working with clients with H&N ENT swallowing and/or communication disorders. The ideal candidate will have detailed knowledge of Oncology treatment approaches and known side-effects to include Immunotherapy.

Responsibilities will include managing patients with dysphagia, delivering speech and language therapy, and providing training and specialist advice to external agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering speech and language therapy to adults with dysphagia and communication disorders
  • Managing patients with dysphagia on an acute inpatient caseload
  • Providing training and specialist advice to external agencies

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits:

  • A comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, life assurance, and annual leave
  • Opportunities for career development and continuing professional development
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment


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