Band 7 Speech And Language Therapist - Acute Dysphagia Team in Dundee, Angus

Dundee

contract, full-time

£37.64 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

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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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