Band 7 Speech And Language Therapist - Adult Acute Team in Crewe, Cheshire

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Job Title: Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist

Specialism: Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapy

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Salary: £31 per hour

Type: Locum, 2 months, full-time

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working: Enjoy the flexibility to choose your assignments and balance work with personal commitments.

• Competitive pay: Earn £31 per hour, ensuring your expertise is well compensated.

• Diverse experience: Gain valuable experience by working in different healthcare settings and expanding your professional network.

• Career development: Embrace the freedom to explore new roles, enhancing your career prospects and personal growth.

What you will do:

• Assess and manage adults with complex swallowing difficulties.

• Deliver specialist dysphagia assessments and treatment plans.

• Undertake FEES assessments and interpretation.

• Manage patients with tracheostomies, ensuring excellent care and management.

• Provide Speech and Language Therapy input to acute inpatient wards, making a real impact.

• Develop evidence-based intervention plans tailored to each patient.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions and discharge planning.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation, ensuring clarity and continuity of care.

• Provide specialist advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

• Support safe nutritional and airway management practices to ensure patient well-being.

Requirements:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and current HCPC registration.

• Experience at Band 7 level in Speech and Language Therapy within adult acute hospital settings.

• Advanced dysphagia management skills and FEES competency.

• Experience in tracheostomy management and working within multidisciplinary teams in acute care.

• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently, with strong communication and clinical decision-making skills.

Desirable:

• Extensive acute inpatient SLT experience.

• Leadership in dysphagia services.

• Previous NHS acute trust experience.

Why choose Crewe?

Come and work in Crewe, a place known for its rich railway heritage and friendly community. With excellent transport links, you can easily explore the rest of Cheshire and beyond. Crewe offers a blend of urban and rural living, providing vibrant local amenities and beautiful countryside, making it an ideal place to live and work. Join us and make a difference in the heart of Cheshire.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Apply now to join the Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapy Team in Crewe and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

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