Specialist Dysphagia Therapist

1 week ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital Nhs Trust Full time
Hospital Overview
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services in the Midlands. Our hospital offers a range of specialties, including acute medicine, surgery, and critical care. We are committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients, while also supporting the growth and development of our staff.

About the Job
We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing complex cases of dysphagia and other communication disorders. You will work closely with our team, including Band 7 and Band 8a clinicians, to provide specialist care to patients with a wide range of needs. The role involves working in a variety of areas, including general medical, elderly care, respiratory, cardiac, renal, surgical, gastro, critical care, and end-of-life care. You will also have opportunities to gain experience in instrumental swallowing assessment, teaching, and supervision.

Main Duties
- Assess and manage a shared specialist caseload of complex patients
- Work in a variety of areas, including general medical, elderly care, respiratory, cardiac, renal, surgical, gastro, critical care, and end-of-life care
- Collaborate with other specialist clinical teams, such as end-of-life care, dementia, and dental hygiene

Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council and RCSLT
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas, including dysphagia
- Leadership ability, clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship, and appraisal skills
- IT skills relevant to the role
- Videofluoroscopy competence (desirable)

Benefits
The estimated salary for this role is £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including access to ongoing professional development, regular management and clinical supervision, and opportunities for career progression within the Trust. We also offer excellent multidisciplinary links across the hospital and community, as well as annual PGM opportunities.

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