Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist - ICU/Critical Care Team

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Job Title: Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist - ICU / Critical Care

Location: Chertsey

Salary: Up to £32 per hour (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Locum, Part-Time (0.6 WTE - 3 days per week, minimum 1 month)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join an ICU/Critical Care Team in Chertsey. This role is ideal for a skilled clinician with expertise in complex swallowing and communication needs, particularly within critical care settings.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Tailor your schedule while gaining varied clinical experience
• Competitive Pay: Earn up to £32 per hour
• Skill Development: Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams
• Diverse Experience: Exposure to complex ICU and critical care cases
• Work-Life Balance: Part-time hours (3 days per week)

What You Will Do:

• Deliver specialist speech and language therapy within ICU and critical care
• Assess and manage patients with complex swallowing and communication difficulties
• Provide tracheostomy care and contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making
• Develop and implement tailored therapy plans
• Support and train junior staff and colleagues
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Proven experience in ICU/critical care settings
• Competency in tracheostomy management (essential)
• FEES training (desirable)
• Full driving licence for commuting

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