Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Pulse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Greater London is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to support clinical leadership in specialist wards. The role involves providing specialized assessments and treatments for patients with neurological impairments. The ideal candidate will hold HCPC registration and possess experience in communication disorders. This position offers competitive benefits, including free lunches, enhanced sick pay, and a supportive development environment.

Benefits

Free lunch when on duty

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Wide range of training opportunities

Discounts through Active Reward App

Free Employee Assistance Programme

5% matched pension account

Family health plan access

Recognition through Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is mandatory.
• Experience with cognitive communication disorders is essential.
• Competency in dysphagia practice at a specialist level.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments for patients with communication difficulties.
• Lead communication therapy sessions independently.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience with aphasia

Dysphagia competency

Supervision experience

Job description

Pulse have recently partnered with one of the UK’s specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. We are currently looking for a HighlySpeech and Language Therapist, who can provide overall support for the clinical leadership of the service. This post is based in South East London, which is easily accessible via public transport.

About the role

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will be working in both a 19-bedHighly Specialist Cognitive-Behavioural ward and a Neurorehabilitation ward with 18 beds. Providingspecialist treatment to patients with physical and cognitive impairments resulting from an acquired / traumatic brain injury.

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist :

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with physical, cognitive, communication and behavioural difficulties caused by neurological insult and acquired brain injury
• Devise evidence-led therapy programmes for patients at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients
• Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups
• supervise less experienced SLT’s and / or assistant
• Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld
• implementand review of policy and service development initiatives

What we are looking for

• HCPC registration
• Experience in working with aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia is essential
• Specialist level dysphagia competency on RCSLT framework
• Supervision / line management experience

What’s in it for you

• Free lunch when on duty
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Why work with Pulse?

• Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Permanent Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple clients
• Access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the country
• Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreements
• Access to International roles outside of England and the United Kingdom

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