Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- York

Brainkind; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK charity in York seeks a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to lead a rehabilitation team. Responsibilities include assessing communication needs and developing intervention plans for individuals with brain injuries. Candidates should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and at least 4 years of experience. The role offers a competitive salary between £47,810 and £54,710, alongside excellent benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Group life assurance

Free parking

Company Pension

Long Service and Staff Awards

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Achieved Dysphagia Competencies.
• Minimum 4 years qualified experience in complex case management.

Responsibilities

• Assess communication impacts on daily life and provide intervention.
• Work with social networks to overcome barriers.
• Provide training to staff and service users.

Skills

Communication skills

Dysphagia management

Autonomy in therapy

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- York

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

York

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Service:

Located in York, the centre can accommodate up to 40 people over two floors and has stunning views of the Knavesmire area. Brainkind Neurological Centre York is an innovative, purpose-built independent hospital providing specialist neurobehavioral assessment and post-acute rehabilitation for people with a non-progressive acquired brain injury.

Main duties of the job

The Role:

Brainkind is looking for a Senior Specialist SaLT who wants to develop their experience by working in our highly regarded Hospital in York; providing strategic, professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary team

Assess how a persons communication impacts on their day to day life and provide intervention as appropriate.

Work with the person and their social network to problem solve and overcome barriers.

Assess communication and provide a management plan and rehabilitation (as appropriate) seeking specialist assessments as required

About us

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job responsibilities

The Role:

Brainkind is looking for a Senior Specialist SaLT who wants to develop their experience by working in our highly regarded Hospital in York; providing strategic, professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary team

Assess how a persons communication impacts on their day to day life and provide intervention as appropriate.

Work with the person and their social network to problem solve and overcome barriers.

Assess communication and provide a management plan and rehabilitation (as appropriate) seeking specialist assessments as required

Provide training to staff and our service users social network

Be integral to service and organisational development.

Rewards:

A competitive salary of between £47,810 - £54,710 DOE (Pro Rata)

38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)

• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Long Service and Staff Awards

Person Specification

Qualifications

• About you:
• What are we looking for?
• The successful applicant will have a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC
• Achieved Dysphagia Competencies
• Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI e.g. social communication, cognitive communication, communication partner training.
• Able to manage complex dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload
• Minimum 4 years qualified experience encompassing complex case management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.