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Speech and Language Therapist- Band 7

Speech and Language Therapist- Band 7

Piers Meadows Recruitment

Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 16 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The Royal Free is seeking a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist specializing in Head and Neck Outpatient services.
The position involves providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for patients with head and neck conditions, including voice and swallowing disorders.
Candidates must have advanced knowledge of head and neck pathology and experience in evidence-based therapy techniques.
The role requires a commitment of 37.5 hours per week, with an ASAP start date and ongoing employment.
Salary details are not specified, but candidates should possess relevant experience in the field.

Speech and Language Therapist- Band 7

The Royal Free are looking for a Band 7 SALT

Location: Cross site management - Head and Neck Outpatients

Working Hours : 37.5hours

Start date: ASAP End date: Ongoing

Job Summary:

The Speech and Language Therapist specializing in Head and Neck Outpatient services will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for patients with head and neck conditions, including but not limited to voice disorders, swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), speech articulation, and language impairments resulting from surgical or non-surgical treatments. The therapist will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including ENT specialists, oncologists, dietitians, and nursing staff, to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans. The role requires advanced knowledge of head and neck pathology, evidence-based therapy techniques, and compassionate patient care to enhance quality of life and functional communication for individuals affected by these conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment and Diagnosis:
- Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate speech, language, voice, and swallowing functions in patients with head and neck conditions.
- Use specialized assessment tools and techniques tailored to head and neck disorders, including videofluoroscopic swallowing studies (VFSS), fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), and other relevant diagnostic tools.
- Diagnose communication and swallowing disorders based on clinical findings and collaborate with medical professionals for holistic assessment.

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