Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist

Your World Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Lead in Leatherhead, England. The role involves leading a team in providing specialized services to clients with complex disabilities. Candidates should possess a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and relevant experience. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and various training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension and Life Assurance

Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme

Free on-site parking

Range of training opportunities

Qualifications

• Up to date HCPC registration required.
• Experience in managing clients with physical and neuro rehabilitation.
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and treating various language and communication disorders.
• Offering training and guidance to colleagues and families.
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team for patient-centered care.

Skills

Passion for speech and language therapy

Team collaboration

Therapeutic interventions

Communication management

Education

Degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Postgraduate courses evidence

Job description

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: £46,148.00 – £52,809.00 depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 full time – part time hours considered

Join Our Team as a Speech and Language Therapy Lead!

We provide specialized speech and language services for clients with complex disabilities under the care of CRC. You’ll be responsible for:

• Assessing and treating language, speech, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders.
• Offering training and guidance to colleagues, families, and carers for holistic client care.
• Collaborating with CRC’s specialist multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective speech and language therapy services.

We are able to offer a tier 2 visa sponsorship (for applicants already in the UK)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Step into a leadership role in our state-of-the-art 48-bed rehab unit! We’re looking for a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to lead our team.

We are committed to providing top-tier, evidence-based rehabilitative care. You’ll work with a diverse range of clients, many with complex neurological disabilities, as part of a large multi-disciplinary team where your role as Speech and Language Therapy Lead is pivotal. Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, you’ll be a key player in our senior leadership team, dedicated to delivering the highest standards of patient‑centered care.

As part of our team, you’ll participate in the key worker program, following integrated care pathways. We support your personal development with regular supervision, reflective practice, in‑house training, and various CPD opportunities.

This role requires satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with the adults barred list, covered by QEF if you’re not already a member of The Update Service.

ABOUT YOU

• You are passionate about your area of work
• Our Values and Behaviours inspire you
• You hold a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy and up to date HCPC registration
• You are a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy and work within the scope of your professional guidelines
• You have post graduate experience and knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in the treatment and management of clients requiring physical and neuro rehabilitation and / or physical and learning difficulties.
• You have relevant experience in dysphagia and communication and voice management
• You have evidence of relevant post graduate courses, CPD and an up to date professional portfolio

BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on‑site parking
• Blue Light Card
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.

BEING PART OF QEF MEANS

• Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities.
• Promoting QEF’s Equal Opportunities policy.
• Being an active team player.
• Being an ambassador of QEF’s Values and Behaviours:
• Everyone Matters
• Everyone Works Together
• Everyone Makes a Difference

Job reference number: YW-vTyc