Senior Speech And Language Therapist

Reed; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity dedicated to improving lives through innovative rehabilitation. As a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you'll play a pivotal role in a dynamic team, providing expert assessments and interventions for individuals with brain injuries. This rewarding position offers a competitive salary, a £3000 Golden Hello Bonus, and extensive benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities. Make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your expertise and commitment.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive training and support

Group life assurance

Company pension

Eye voucher scheme

Long service awards

Free parking

Nationwide employee discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and achieved Dysphagia Competencies.
• Minimum of 4 years qualified experience in complex case management.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders autonomously.
• Develop management plans tailored to individual service users.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Dysphagia Management

Communication Strategies

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

• Annual Salary:£46,148 - £52,809 DOE (Pro Rata)
• Location:Birmingham
• Job Type:Full time

Joina leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. We are seeking a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to join our dynamic team at West Heath House. This role includes a£3000 Golden Hello Bonus(T&Cs Apply) and offers the opportunity to provide strategic, professional leadership within a highly regarded multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work autonomously within your multidisciplinary team to assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement management plans and rehabilitation strategies tailored to individual service users, involving their social networks to overcome barriers.
• Provide specialist assessments and interventions in areas such as social communication, cognitive communication, and communication partner training.
• Manage complex dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload.
• Offer training and support to staff and service users' social networks, enhancing their ability to assist in the rehabilitation process.
• Play a key role in service and organisational development within the neurobehavioral rehabilitation setting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, registered with the HCPC.
• Achieved Dysphagia Competencies.
• Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI, including social and cognitive communication.
• Minimum of 4 years qualified experience encompassing complex case management.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the overall treatment and rehabilitation of service users.

Benefits:

• Competitive pro rata salary of £46,148 - £52,809, depending on experience.
• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Group life assurance and company pension.
• Eye voucher scheme and long service awards.
• Free parking and nationwide employee discounts including dining and shopping.
• Blue Light Card providing discounts for NHS, emergency services, social care sector, and armed forces.
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD.

Application Process:

If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the lives of individuals with brain injuries and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply today. Click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your CV and cover letter.

Please note: We are conducting interviews on a rolling basis until the role is filled, so early application is advised. All successful candidates will undergo compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.