Locum Speech and Language Therapist

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated locum Speech and Language Therapist for a dynamic role in a specialized neurorehabilitation facility. This exciting opportunity involves working within a supportive interdisciplinary team, focused on delivering high-quality rehabilitation for patients with complex neurological conditions. You will assess and manage communication disorders, develop tailored therapy programs, and contribute to a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient care and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and eager to enhance your skills, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in neurorehabilitation settings and communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders.
• Devise evidence-based therapy programs emphasizing collaboration.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care aligned with guidelines.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in neurorehabilitation

Communication disorders management

Motivational skills

Job description

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Client:

Active Care Group

Location:

York, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a locum Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly therapy team at Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in York, on a 6-month fixed-term contract from July 2024.

Woodlands is a specialist Level 2 purpose-built neurorehabilitation facility, rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. Set on a plot, surrounded by mature woodlands and well-maintained grounds, we support up to 26 patients with acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury, severe neurological conditions, complex stroke, and spinal cord injury. We are part of the wider Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25+ sites nationally) and focus on the use of clinical expertise, innovation, and technology to meet patients’ rehabilitation goals.

The interdisciplinary team, led by a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, delivers high-quality and intensive neurological rehabilitation; physical, cognitive, functional, and vocational assessments; behavioural management; and complex disability assessments for adults.

Patients benefit from access to our neuro-specialist team including a Junior Doctor, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Technicians, specialist Nurses, and Rehabilitation Assistants.

If you are a qualified Speech and Language Therapist seeking an opportunity to utilize and develop skills in a neurorehabilitation setting, we want to hear from you!

Interested but have questions? We would love to meet you, answer your questions, and tell you about our work. To arrange an informal visit, please contact us at 01904 430600.

Work Schedule:

Our standard working hours are hours per week, Monday to Friday. We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we encourage you to discuss any flexibility needs, which we will do our best to accommodate.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders
• Devise evidence-based therapy programs for patients, emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration
• Maintain high standards of clinical care aligned with national guidelines
• Perform Named Therapist duties, including goal-setting, therapy, and discharge coordination
• Develop skills in clinical supervision and mentoring of assistants and students
• Participate in internal training and MDT in-service sessions
• Adhere to relevant codes of practice and regulations
• Engage in service audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure safety and uphold human rights of patients

Qualifications and Experience:

• HCPC registration
• Experience in neurorehabilitation settings
• Experience with aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia
• Specialist dysphagia competency per RCSLT framework
• Ability to motivate patients over long periods
• Successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process, as part of our Disability Confident initiative.