Here's a 500-word job description for the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist (Inpatient/Community) role:
Job Title:
Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist (Inpatient/Community)
Location:
Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford, TF1 6TF / Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) wards and community teams
Contract Type:
3-month temporary assignment (with potential for extension)
Hours:
37.5 hours per week (5 shifts of 7.5 hours)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our inpatient and community services. This role involves providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties across both hospital and community settings. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team to support patients' recovery and quality of life, ensuring the highest standards of care.
Candidates must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and have extensive experience in managing caseloads within both inpatient and community environments. Dysphagia training and an Enhanced DBS are essential for this position.
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