Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Acute Team
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.
Extensive acute inpatient SLT 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.
Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist – Adult Acute Team in Crewe employer: Sanctuary Personnel Ltd
Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With flexible hybrid working arrangements in vibrant Haringey, employees benefit from a collaborative environment, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth within the social care sector, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young adults.
