Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Manx Care
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Job summary
Would you love to work in a stunning location, somewhere that offers great career development and where you can achieve a great work-life balance? We are seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to be a part of our small and supportive team, who will be able to bring knowledge and experience to our service on the Isle of Man! Our terms and conditions are not Agenda for Change; however our pay bands equate to the UK NHS bands and have advantageous pay scales.
Main duties of the job
You will act as an advanced clinical specialist speech and language therapist responsible for the triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with dysphagia and communication problems. You will use advanced specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to the multidisciplinary case management to ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required. You will provide professional mentorship and support, for junior Speech & Language Therapists, assistants and students In conjunction with the Team Lead of Adult Speech and Language Therapy, you will ensure interventions are evidence based and result in optimum patient outcomes. You will be required to innovate, challenge and change your practice as appropriate whilst remaining committed to professional standards of RCSLT and HCPC.
About us
By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.
Date posted
31 August 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£40,329 to £53,017 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
MCX-014123
Job locations
Nobles Hospital
Strang
Isle of Man
IM4 4RJ
Employer details
Employer name
Manx Care
Address
Nobles Hospital
Strang
Isle of Man
IM4 4RJ
Employer's website
https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)