University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Acute Speech and Language Therapy Team. This is a generalist role providing assessment and management of adult patients with communication and swallowing difficulties across the acute hospital setting. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high quality care to patients. Main duties Undertake specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of dysphagia and communication disorders in acute patients. Independently manage a caseload of complex patients, prioritising effectively in a fast paced environment. Deliver evidence based interventions to support safe swallowing and communication. Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, dietetic, and allied health professionals. Provide advice, education, and support to patients, families, and carers. Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement...
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Full time
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