Band 7 Stroke Speech & Language Therapist
Job Title:
Band 7 Stroke Speech & Language Therapist
Specialism:
Speech & Language Therapy
Location:
Dundee, Angus, UK
Salary:
Up to £37.64 Hourly
Type:
Full Time | Ongoing
Join an exciting journey as a Band 7 Stroke Speech & Language Therapist within the vibrant Speech & Language Therapy team in Dundee, Angus, earning up to £37.64 per hour on an hourly basis. This ongoing opportunity is full-time, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact in stroke rehabilitation and acute care services. Starting on 21 September 2026 and concluding on 18 December 2026, you’ll work up to 36 hours per week from 08:00 to 16:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Perks and benefits:
- Locum Flexibility: Experience the flexibility and excitement of locum work with its diverse environments and short-term commitments, perfect for enhancing your skills and widening your professional network.
- Full-Time Hours: Enjoy the bonus of full-time hours that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the role.
- Accommodation Available: Accommodation is available, removing the stress of relocation and making your transition smooth.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: You’ll have the chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, fostering professional growth and expanding your expertise across acute Stroke services.
What you will do:
- Provide inpatient Speech and Language Therapy cover within acute hospital services.
- Deliver specialist interventions within the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.
- Support acute medicine and surgical wards with your expertise.
- Undertake and manage specialist dysphagia assessments.
- Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders effectively.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans that facilitate recovery.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintain meticulous clinical records and reports.
- Contribute to discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
Additional Information:
- Start Date: 21/09/2026
- End Date: 18/12/2026
- Hours: Up to 36 hours per week
- Working Pattern: 08:00-16:00 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Band 7 Speech and Language Therapy experience.
- Strong skills in acute dysphagia management.
- Experience in acute hospital Speech and Language Therapy settings.
- Proficiency in managing communication and swallowing disorders.
- Ability to work independently within an acute environment.
- Strong multidisciplinary team working skills.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- Full compliance documentation as required by NHS Tayside.
- High Dependency Unit (HDU) experience.
- Experience in the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.
- Experience across acute medicine and surgical services.
- Familiarity with inpatient stroke pathways.
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