Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist – Adult Acute

Mediplacements; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediplacements is seeking an experienced Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join a specialist neurological rehabilitation service supporting adults with complex conditions. The role involves assessment and intervention across restorative and compensatory rehabilitation, including dysphagia management and palliative care on two sites.

We welcome therapists with a strong neurology interest, HCPC registration, and a track record of autonomous case management within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification clinical experience.
• Experience with adults with neurological conditions.
• Experience in assessment and management of complex communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload effectively.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of residents with complex neurological conditions, prioritising assessment and intervention according to clinical need and risk.
• Complete comprehensive neurological and communication assessments and provide evidence-based, person-centred intervention.
• Provide specialist input across different stages of rehabilitation, including restorative, compensatory, maintenance and palliative approaches.
• Assess and manage complex dysphagia, including tracheostomy and laryngectomy management where appropriate.
• Work autonomously while recognising and escalating clinical risks and seeking appropriate support when required.
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to develop holistic rehabilitation plans and achieve shared goals.
• Communicate complex clinical information sensitively to residents, families, carers and other professionals, adapting your communication to individual needs.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in accordance with GDPR, HCPC standards and organisational policies.
• Contribute to clinical audits, service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Support the development of colleagues and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Maintain your own professional development and actively participate in supervision and performance reviews.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Autonomy

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist Band 6

Location: Warwickshire

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Band 6 equivalent

Hours: Full time

Setting: Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join a specialist neurological rehabilitation service supporting adults with complex neurological conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an SLT with a strong interest in neurology, dysphagia and complex communication needs to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary environment.

The successful therapist will work across two specialist sites, providing assessment and intervention throughout different stages of rehabilitation, including restorative and compensatory rehabilitation, long-term maintenance and palliative care.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical expertise across a complex caseload, including tracheostomy and laryngectomy management, while making a meaningful difference to residents and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of residents with complex neurological conditions, prioritising assessment and intervention according to clinical need and risk.
• Complete comprehensive neurological and communication assessments and provide evidence-based, person-centred intervention.
• Provide specialist input across different stages of rehabilitation, including restorative, compensatory, maintenance and palliative approaches.
• Assess and manage complex dysphagia, including tracheostomy and laryngectomy management where appropriate.
• Work autonomously while recognising and escalating clinical risks and seeking appropriate support when required.
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to develop holistic rehabilitation plans and achieve shared goals.
• Communicate complex clinical information sensitively to residents, families, carers and other professionals, adapting your communication to individual needs.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in accordance with GDPR, HCPC standards and organisational policies.
• Contribute to clinical audits, service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Support the development of colleagues and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Maintain your own professional development and actively participate in supervision and performance reviews.

About You

We are looking for a confident and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist who is keen to develop or further their expertise within neurological rehabilitation.

Essential Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification clinical experience.
• Experience working with adults with neurological conditions.
• Experience in assessment and management of complex communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload effectively.
• Strong clinical reasoning and an evidence-based approach to practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a specialist neurological rehabilitation setting.
• Tracheostomy management.
• Laryngectomy management.
• Experience working with complex dysphagia.
• Experience across different stages of rehabilitation, including palliative care.
• Previous experience at Band 6 level or equivalent.

Why Consider This Role

• Permanent Band 6 opportunity within a specialist neurological setting.
• Work with a complex and clinically rewarding caseload.
• Opportunity to develop advanced neurological, dysphagia, tracheostomy and laryngectomy skills.
• Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Variety across two specialist rehabilitation sites.
• Opportunity to contribute to service development and clinical improvement.
• Continued professional development and opportunities to broaden your clinical expertise.
• A role where your clinical input can have a genuine impact on residents' rehabilitation, independence and quality of life.

If you're an experienced Speech & Language Therapist looking for a permanent role where you can develop your neurological expertise while working with a genuinely complex and rewarding caseload, we'd be keen to hear from you.