SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST - DYSPHAGIA LEAD
FULL TIME - North-East of England
MINIMUM SALARY £55,000.00
Job Purpose
To serve as a leader and model in dysphagia therapy within the foundation, driving the enhancement and development of eating, drinking, and dysphagia services across all areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Leadership in Service Development: Lead the development and improvement of dysphagia services, aiming to enhance quality and service user outcomes.
* Quality and Outcomes: Positively impact the quality of services provided, with a focus on improving outcomes for all service users.
* Reporting and Compliance: Report regularly to the foundation's executive team, including updates on audits, training compliance, incident reports, and impact data.
* Staff Collaboration and Support: Provide guidance and support to staff, working in collaboration with dysphagia-trained Speech and Language Therapists to ensure a high standard of care.
Main Duties
1. Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and practices with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourage a shared responsibility for policy adherence across the team.
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