Speech and Language Therapist

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Meadow View Neurological Centre in Basingstoke seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist assessment and intervention for adults with complex neurological conditions, supporting communication, cognition and swallowing. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation programmes.

Your caseload may include stroke, brain injury, progressive conditions and other neuro needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Experience with adults with neurological conditions, including stroke or brain injury.
• Experience with complex neuro needs and AAC is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with complex neurological conditions.
• Develop and deliver personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation programmes with a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and manage communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Educate families, carers and professionals to support ongoing rehabilitation.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessment skills

Dysphagia knowledge

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

AAC devices

Assessment tools

Job description

Meadow View Neurological Centre is a purpose-built specialist neurological care and rehabilitation centre in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Our experienced team provides personalised care and rehabilitation for adults with complex neurological conditions and injuries, supporting people to achieve greater independence and quality of life. With modern facilities, dedicated therapy spaces and a welcoming environment, colleagues have the opportunity to work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team and make a meaningful difference every day.

Speech and Language Therapist Contract

• £33,353.78 per annum
• 24 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per referral (nurse & carwer roles only)

Role Overview

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults living with complex neurological conditions, supporting communication, cognition and swallowing.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation programmes. Your caseload may include people with stroke, traumatic brain injury, progressive neurological conditions, cerebral palsy and other lifelong or acquired neurological needs.

You will assess and manage communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing difficulties, developing individualised treatment plans in partnership with the people you support, their families and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will monitor progress and contribute to goal setting, case discussions and discharge planning.

You will also provide education, advice and training to families, carers and other professionals to support ongoing rehabilitation. Where appropriate, you may support the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), communication devices and other assistive technology.

You will maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement, while ensuring your practice meets professional, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy with current HCPC registration
• Experience working with adults with neurological conditions, including stroke, brain injury or neurodegenerative conditions
• Experience supporting people with complex neurological needs, including young adults with lifelong conditions such as cerebral palsy
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism is desirable
• Knowledge of evidence-based assessment and intervention for communication, cognitive-communication and/or dysphagia
• Experience with AAC, communication devices or other assistive communication technology is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and work independently within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to person-centred and inclusive practice

About us

Inspire Neurocare is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. Inspire Neurocare provides specialist care and rehabilitation for people with complex neurological needs, with a focus on delivering high quality, person-centred care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our values

Kind|Inclusive|Nurturing|Dynamic are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in specialist neurocare, we would love to hear from you.