Location: Countess of Chester Hospital and Chester Community
Hours: 1 Day per Week (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM), Potential to Increase to 2 Days
Salary: £31ph
Contract Type: Part-Time
We are looking for a highly skilled Band 7 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Countess of Chester Hospital. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to work both in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and within the community, delivering expert care and support to infants and young children.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Countess of Chester Hospital.
Manage a small community caseload, providing speech and language therapy to children around the Chester area.
Apply specialist dysphagia skills in the assessment and management of feeding and swallowing difficulties in infants.
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, and other therapists, to ensure a holistic approach to care.
Ensure high-quality, evidence-based interventions in line with clinical standards.
Keep accurate patient records and contribute to care planning and reviews.
Essential Requirements:
HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Significant experience in neonatal care and dysphagia management.
Experience working in both hospital and community settings.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
A car driver is essential, as the role involves travel within the community.
What We Offer:
Flexible part-time working hours, with the potential to increase to 2 days a week.
Opportunity to work across both hospital and community settings.
Competitive Band 7 salary (based on experience).
Supportive work environment with opportunities for continued professional development.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to specialize in neonatal and community care. If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of babies and young children, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at or call on 01147003826
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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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