Band7- Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Woolwich

The role

This role involves providing clinical cover for general and cardio thoracic critical care units and various acute hospital wards. You will autonomously manage a caseload providing expert assessment and intervention for patients with dysphagia and communication impairments.

What you will do

• Autonomously manage a caseload
• Provide expert assessment and intervention for patients with dysphagia and communication impairments
• Work across general and cardio thoracic critical care units and acute hospital wards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to patient care plans

Required qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Extensive experience in the adult acute setting
• Highly specialist skills in the management of dysphagia and communication impairments
• Experience with patients who have tracheostomies and are ventilator dependent
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice to have

• Skills in Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)

Before you apply

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About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency that focuses on understanding specialties and finding the best opportunities for professionals.