Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist
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Job overview
Job overview
Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist Are you a new qualified or experienced band 5 Speech & Language Therapist and would like to join our team?
Are you passionate about making a difference to patients?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the supportive environment of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team based at Russell's Hall Hospital.
The position will involve the assessment, management, and treatment of patients with both communication and swallowing difficulties across the inpatient setting. You will work closely with colleagues from the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide excellent high-quality care to our patients and in return will benefit from excellent development opportunities.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to work with experienced clinicians benefiting from expert knowledge and skills.
- An opportunity to work with patients across the acute hospital wards managing a varied caseload.
- A supportive and friendly environment.
- Protected CPD opportunities including: Complex case discussion meetings, in house training, supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
- Buddy and supervisor support in completing RCSLT NQT Competencies.
- Managerial support
- Funding opportunities for external courses.
Please see the video link below:
Introduction To The Therapy Department At The Dudley Group On Vimeo
Main duties of the job
To manage a defined Speech and Language Therapy caseload independently. To work with adults with dysphagia. Support will be provided to complete RCSLT NQT Competencies. To provide a Speech and Language Therapy expertise to adults with acquired communication difficulties.
To participate in the development and delivery of training to others within the team.
To supervise Speech and Language Therapy students.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.