Senior Speech and Language Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time flexibility to balance work

Job summary

The Laurels is seeking a part-time senior Speech and Language Therapist to lead the SLT service within a neurorehabilitation setting. You will work two days a week, independently managing a specialist caseload and delivering evidence-based interventions for complex neurological conditions including aphasia, dysphagia and related disorders.

Registration with HCPC and post-qualification experience in neurological rehabilitation are essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Post-qualification experience in neurological rehabilitation with complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Ability to work autonomously and develop the service within a specialist setting.
• Experience with aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a specialist caseload, including comprehensive assessments and individualised treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for complex neurological conditions including aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia
• Assess and manage eating, drinking and communication needs, and explain recommendations to patients, families, carers and the MDT
• Take responsibility for developing and managing the speech and language therapy service and improving clinical practice and service delivery
• Work within the MDT, giving specialist advice, guidance and training to colleagues
• Contribute to clinical policies, guidelines and service improvements, keeping practice evidence-based and in line with professional standards
• Monitor clinical outcomes, take part in audits and keep accurate, timely clinical records

Skills

HCPC registration

Post-qualification neurological rehab

Autonomous caseload management

Aphasia and dysphagia knowledge

MDT collaboration and communication

Clinical governance and audits

Time management and prioritisation

Job description

This is a part-time senior post, two days a week, at The Laurels, a neurorehabilitation service run by Active Neuro, the specialist division of Active Care Group. The postholder takes ownership of the speech and language therapy service, assessing and treating people with complex communication and swallowing needs. Working autonomously on a specialist caseload within a multidisciplinary team, the role suits a therapist who wants to develop within a specialist setting. HCPC registration and post-qualification neurological rehabilitation experience are required.

What the job involves

• Independently manage a specialist caseload, including comprehensive assessments and individualised treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for complex neurological conditions including aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia
• Assess and manage eating, drinking and communication needs, and explain recommendations to patients, families, carers and the MDT
• Take responsibility for developing and managing the speech and language therapy service and improving clinical practice and service delivery
• Work within the MDT, giving specialist advice, guidance and training to colleagues
• Contribute to clinical policies, guidelines and service improvements, keeping practice evidence-based and in line with professional standards
• Monitor clinical outcomes, take part in audits and keep accurate, timely clinical records

What’s required

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Post-qualification experience in neurological rehabilitation and managing complex communication and swallowing needs
• Confident working autonomously, managing own caseload and taking responsibility for developing the service
• Experience working with aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia

Skills & knowledge

• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and treatment planning, with a person-centred, goal-focused approach
• Knowledge of complex neurological conditions, rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance, outcome measures, research and audit processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to advise and train the wider MDT
• Working independently, using initiative and managing competing clinical priorities and time
• Flexible, proactive approach and ability to motivate people through their rehabilitation

Other

• Commitment to reflective practice and continuing professional development

What’s offered

• Part-time flexibility to balance professional and personal commitments or maintain a portfolio career