Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Ipswich

Brainkind; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based charity is looking for a Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to provide expert neurorehabilitation for individuals with brain injuries. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess communication needs, develop management plans, and provide training. Candidates should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent training and support

Company Pension

Group life assurance

Long service and staff awards

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months qualified experience in relevant Neurological settings.
• Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous speech and language therapist within MDT.
• Assess communication and provide management plans.
• Provide training to staff and service users.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Communication partner training

Intervention planning

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Ipswich

Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Salary: Up to £42,803 per annum

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 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; you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Our neurological centre specialises in providing exceptional care for individuals and their families coping with acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions such as Huntington's disease, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. We are here for you, every step of the way. The Chantry is a large Grade II listed mansion built in the 18th century and set within the magnificent gardens of Chantry Park. Our neurological centre offers a safe and comfortable environment for the people we support to thrive, maximising independence and supporting their social and emotional needs.

Main duties of the job

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary team
• Assess how a person's 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
• Support those on the caseload with eating, drinking and swallowing needs under the supervision of the Clinical Lead SaLT.
• Attend MDT meetings and complete reports as required.
• Be integral to service and organisational development.

About us

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 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; you'll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Rewards

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• A competitive Salary of Up to £42,803 per annum
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Group life assurance.
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary team
• Assess how a person's 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
• Support those on the caseload with eating, drinking and swallowing needs under the supervision of the Clinical Lead SaLT.
• Attend MDT meetings and complete reports as required.
• Be integral to service and organisational development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• ABOUT YOU:
• 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 dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload
• Minimum 18 months qualified experience encompassing working within relevant Neurological settings.
• Enjoy working as part of MDT

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.