Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Horsham

NHS; Horsham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity dedicated to improving lives through neurorehabilitation seeks a Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide tailored speech therapy to individuals with acquired brain injuries. You will apply evidence-based practices, manage complex cases, and lead service development, ensuring a person-centered approach. Join a passionate and supportive team committed to making a difference in the lives of those with brain injuries. Enjoy flexible working hours, competitive salary, and a range of generous benefits in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Group life assurance

Free parking

Company pension

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in neurological or ABI services.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy within a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments and formulate rehabilitation goals and care plans.
• Manage complex caseloads and engage clients in therapy.

Skills

Neurobehavioral approach

Evidence-based practices

Assessment and planning

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Registered with HCPC

Dysphagia Competencies

Experience in neurological or ABI services

Job description

Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Horsham

Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 DOE (Pro Rata) plus £1 per hour location allowance

Hours: Flexible working hours available.

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain lost skills. We treat individuals with various brain injuries from trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more, helping them recover and meet personal goals. Our employees are passionate and work in a supportive team environment.

Main duties of the job

MAIN PURPOSE:

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing speech and language therapy (SaLT) within the Brainkind Neurobehavioral model to People We Support with acquired brain injury (ABI) and to lead SaLT services within the organization. To collaborate with internal and external professionals, families, and People We Support.

Responsibilities

• Apply the neurobehavioral approach to brain injury, demonstrating current research knowledge and best practices.
• Manage and prioritize a caseload of People We Support with complex needs and challenging behaviors.
• Use evidence-based, person-centered practices and clinical reasoning for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments considering environment and future needs to formulate rehabilitation goals, care plans, communication and dysphagia therapy programs, and referrals.
• Address communication barriers to actively involve People We Support in assessments and planning, obtaining informed consent and working within legal frameworks when capacity is lacking.

About us

Brainkind is dedicated to improving the lives of those with brain injuries across the UK. We utilize expert neurorehabilitation techniques to help individuals recover skills lost due to various injuries. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to supporting each other.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing interviews to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria, and are committed to diversity and inclusion through various policies and engagement forums.

Rewards

• Competitive salary: £46,148 - £52,809 DOE (Pro Rata) plus £1/hour location allowance
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• Buy and sell options for up to 5 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan (from June 2025)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Group life assurance
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Long service and staff awards

Job responsibilities

Clinical/Professional Practice:

• Apply neurobehavioral approaches, staying current with research and best practices.
• Manage a caseload with complex needs, using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct assessments, formulate goals, care plans, and therapy programs, and make referrals.
• Overcome communication barriers to engage clients and obtain consent, working within legal frameworks when necessary.
• Provide detailed reports, care plans, and recommendations, maintaining accurate documentation.
• Ensure safety and risk management, including safeguarding and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain HCPC registration and professional standards.

Leadership:

• Work independently and collaboratively, promoting quality and continuous improvement.
• Lead service planning, development, and evaluation.
• Build networks and support referrals.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality assurance.
• Act as a professional role model and accept accountability.

Research & Development:

• Engage in research and audit projects.
• Participate in service development and meetings.
• Liaise with clinical teams and interest groups.

Facilitation of Learning:

• Create a learning culture, support training, and promote the role of speech therapy.
• Model professional behaviors and participate in supervision and reflection.

Personal Development:

• Maintain and improve professional competence through ongoing learning and supervision.
• Attend training and mandatory courses, and seek support when needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Achieved Dysphagia Competencies
• Experience in hospital or residential settings
• Membership of RCSLT
• Experience in neurological or ABI services (minimum 4 years)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work involving vulnerable individuals.