Locum Band 7 Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist – Birmingham
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a locum Speech & Language Therapist to join a leading teaching hospital, based in Birmingham. They are seeking a qualified therapist with previous Dysphagia experience.
Job Description
Undertakes differential diagnosis of complex cases within a learning disability caseload.
- Uses specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgments and decision making in complex
cases.
· Structures clear therapy plans based on best practice and is able to adapt to individual
client needs and priorities.
· Recognises breakdown or conflict when it occurs and generates solutions.
· Provides second opinions to Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals
both within and outside of the department.
· Manages a complex caseload independently.
· Negotiates with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues, other professionals and
carers with reference to case management of complex cases.
· Assesses, develops and implements highly specialist programmes of care and treatment to
meet the needs of the client.
· Records and maintains up-to-date clinical case notes in line with professional standards
and trust policies.
· Will manage a caseload which includes people with complex eating and drinking problems,
often with a functional or sensory basis.
· Uses highly developed listening skills to assess and treat complex difficulties within the
Learning Disabilities Service.
· Manages infection control risks including those from bodily fluids.
· Carries out invasive procedures such as oromotor examinations, cervical auscultation,
physical management of challenging behaviour.
· Deals independently with clients who are at risk of potential/actual abuse.
· Deals independently with highly complex clients whose behaviour is so significantly
challenging as to cause extreme harm to self and others.
Position Requirements
- HCPC Registered
- 3 month (minimum) locum assignment to start as soon as possible
- Full time hours (Monday – Friday)
- The successful candidate will be working within a strong team.
- Minimum of two years postgraduate experience
- Previous clinical experience performing a similar role within a learning disability setting
Benefits of Working of IMC
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- FREE fast track registration
- Exclusive contracts available
- CPD annual contribution
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