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Speech & Language Therapist - Dysphagia Lead

Greys Specialist Recruitment
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE12 9RA

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a full-time Speech & Language Therapist specializing as a Dysphagia Lead in the North-East of England with a minimum salary of £55,000.00.
  • The role involves leading the development and improvement of dysphagia services and positively impacting service quality and outcomes.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with service users who have eating, drinking, and dysphagia needs.
  • Key responsibilities include policy development, staff collaboration, incident response, and adherence to clinical guidelines.
  • Qualifications required include a professional status as a Speech and Language Therapist and a postgraduate qualification in Dysphagia.

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

  • 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.

  • Collaborative Quality Assurance: Work closely with service leads and quality assurance teams to establish a clear, consistent approach across all services.

  • Leadership in Communication: Lead steering group meetings to maintain open, timely, and effective communication among dysphagia-trained therapists regarding service processes and developments.

  • Incident Response and Reporting: Address concerns or incidents promptly and with sensitivity, reporting to the Health and Safety Manager as required.

  • Adherence to Clinical Guidelines: Ensure adherence to best practice clinical guidelines, including those established by NICE, HCPC, and RCSLT.

  • Support for Skill Development: Provide practical support to therapists to aid in the ongoing development and extension of their skills, facilitating their daily responsibilities.

  • Professional Development: Contribute to the professional growth of colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and effective feedback, demonstrating best practices.

  • Resource Dissemination and Advice: Share resources, offer guidance on practice, and support research and professional development initiatives.

  • Competency Monitoring: Monitor skill levels and competencies across the therapy team, advising the executive team on necessary areas for further professional development.

Qualifications and Training

  • Professional Status: Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.

  • Specialized Education: Postgraduate qualification in Dysphagia.

  • Relevant Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with service users with eating, drinking, dysphagia, and complex needs.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.