Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Neuro Rehab Times; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of complex care and make a difference as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. In this fulfilling role, you'll support patients with neurological conditions to regain their communication skills and independence. Collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team while enjoying a positive work-life balance. This innovative organization values your contribution and offers a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free lunch when on duty

Birthday off

25 days plus bank holidays

Active Learning Hub

Active Reward App

Employee Assistance Programme

Aegon 5% matched pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and specialist dysphagia competency required.
• Previous experience in neurorehabilitation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders.
• Devise therapy programmes and maintain high clinical standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Motivational Skills

Assessment and Management of Disorders

Education

HCPC Registration

Specialist Level Dysphagia Competency

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

At Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, every patient’s journey is unique – and every therapist plays a vital role in helping them regain their independence. James, one of our former patients, described how therapy helped him find his voice again after a life-changing brain injury. Through dedicated rehabilitation and the unwavering support of our team, he was able to reconnect with his family, regain his confidence, and embrace new opportunities.

Now, we’re looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding team and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients like James. If you’re passionate about supporting individuals with complex neurological conditions, helping them rebuild their communication skills, and being part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
• Devise evidence-led therapy programmes for patients at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients
• Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance for excellence
• Key Worker duties to ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy and coordinating discharge
• Supervise junior staff including assistants and students
• Participate in internal training (induction, mandatory training, MDT in-service)
• Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld
• Participate in service delivery audit and quality improvement initiatives
• The post holder may be required to provide cover at our nearby Chislehurst site
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights

What you'll have:

• HCPC registration
• Specialist level dysphagia competency on RCSLT framework
• Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting
• Ability to motivate patients over long periods
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• Free lunch when on duty
• Birthday off
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group