Job Reference	297-8451-08
Job Title	Dysphagia Practitioner
Area of Work	Dysphagia
Employer	Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Department	297 CC Eld. Care. Nurse Pract.
Location	Gateshead
Salary	£28,313to £37,326 pa
Working pattern	37.5 Hours/Week
Job Type	Permanent
Staff Group	Additional Clinical Services
Pay Scheme	Agenda for change
Pay Band	7
Closing Date	11/06/2008

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual into the post of Dysphagia Practitioner

This is a Trust wide post to support the assessment and management of dysphagia patients and to provide training and expertise to staff.

The successful candidate will be expected to work alongside the stroke multi-disciplinary team and be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience of Dysphagia management is essential.

Essential for the post:

• Professional qualification - Professional registration
• Post- graduate qualification in Dyspagia – or the commitment to undertake the training.
• Previous experience at Band 6 or equivalent
• Excellent clinical leadership skills


This post is subject to CRB Police Bureau Enhanced Disclosure.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Terri Creighton or Claire Dodds, Modern Matrons on 0191 445 3838.

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       Job Description (59 KB)

       Person Specification (36 KB)

       ADDENDUM TO APPLICATION FORM: PRE AND POST APPOINTMENT CHECKS (25 KB)

       Employment Policy Relating To CRB Disclosures (170 KB)

       Policy Statement On The Recruitment of EX-Offenders (31 KB)

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