Specialist Neuro Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for a part-time role in the Merton Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team. Responsibilities include providing specialist clinical assessments and interventions for clients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Speech-Language Therapy, possess HCPC registration, and have experience in community or acute settings. This fixed-term position offers a salary range of £44,485 to £52,521 per annum and includes benefits such as flexible working options and training support.

Benefits

A comprehensive induction into the community service

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech‑Language Therapy.
• Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
• Educated to Masters level in specialist SALT field.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist speech and language therapy clinical role within the neuro team.
• Monitor all aspects of the interaction of significant others with clients.
• Adapt practice to meet individual client's circumstances.

Job description

Job Summary

This is a Band 6, speech and language therapy clinical role in the Merton Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (33.75 hours per week). The post holder will provide a specialist clinical speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment service as part of the Merton Community Neuro Rehab Team on a virtual and/or domiciliary basis across Merton. The service includes clients with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, such as stroke and head injury, and those who have a degenerative condition and need support to manage disability and quality of life. The service also provides input for clients who have cognitive-communication and vocational rehabilitation needs.

Main duties

• Provide a specialist speech and language therapy clinical role within the neuro team.
• Co-develop and provide appropriate specialist speech and language therapy assessments and interventions.
• Facilitate group work and peer mentoring for people affected by a neurological condition, alongside the MDT.
• Carry out specialist physical examination of the orofacial process including the mechanism of eating, drinking and swallowing; monitor all aspects of the interaction of significant others with clients.
• Make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence‑based practice and outcome measurement to provide the most effective treatment to clients and their families within clearly defined care plans.
• Use clinical judgement and specialist skills to evaluate deterioration in clients' health status and report same as appropriate to other health services (in particular, regarding dysphagia).
• Adapt practice to meet individual client's and families' circumstances, including due regard for specific clinical conditions affecting their speech and language and/or cognitive, cultural, religious and linguistic differences.
• Support teaching and research in relevant specialist areas for a wide range of other professionals, as appropriate.
• Support self and service development through active participation in continuing professional development and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in Speech‑Language Therapy.
• Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
• Educated to Masters level in specialist SALT field relevant to the role or equivalent combination of post‑graduate education, courses and experience in neuro SALT.
• Experience of service development and provision of work for patients with dysphagia and neurological conditions.
• Experience of working in a range of community and/or acute NHS settings.
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of complex neurological conditions including clients with multiple pathologies.
• Specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex neurological conditions.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practice and outcome measures associated with neurological conditions and older people.
• Knowledge and experience of working with a wider multi‑disciplinary team.
• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications.
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech‑Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Membership of a Special Interest Group (e.g., SALT neurological practice).
• Undertaken clinical audit.
• Supervision of less experienced Speech and Language Therapists/Assistants.
• Research experience.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• EMIS clinical system experience.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service check required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employment Details

• Reference Number: 824‑SOUTH‑7630542
• Location: Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX
• Pay: £44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata).
• Band: Band 6
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Part‑time