Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Greys Specialist Recruitment; Pembury; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency for healthcare professionals is seeking a Lead Speech and Language Therapist in Pembury, UK. This permanent or locum position offers a salary between £47,810 and £54,710, depending on experience. Key responsibilities include leading the SLT service, advanced assessment, and specialist swallow management. The role may include sponsorship for the right candidate and opportunities for service development.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional leadership and operational management of an SLT service.
• Advanced skills in assessing complex communication and swallowing disorders.
• Expertise in swallow assessment and tracheostomy weaning support.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical audit and policy implementation for the SLT team.
• Develop strategic growth initiatives for the SLT service.

Job description

Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Permanent or Locum Position Considered

Sponsorship can be offered for the right candidate

Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710 based on experience)

Role Snapshot

• Clinical Leadership: Professional leadership and operational management of the SLT service.
• Advanced Clinical Skills: Advanced specialist assessment of highly complex communication and swallowing disorders following neurological insult.
• Specialist Focus: Expertise in advanced swallow assessment, treatment, and tracheostomy weaning support.
• Service Development: Lead clinical audit, policy implementation, and strategic growth for the SLT team.

Greys is a Specialist Recruitment Company who works with some of the UK's leading organisations within the Healthcare industry. If you are a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Case Manager within Rehabilitation looking for Permanent, Contract, Ad-Hoc or Sessional work please contact us.