Speech and Language Therapist

CareTech Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their supportive team in Birmingham. This role involves providing essential speech and language therapy to patients, formulating communication strategies, and collaborating with staff and families. With a commitment to high standards of care, this organization offers a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning difficulties and mental health diagnoses, this position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful rehabilitation efforts.

Benefits

£250 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Access to Free Online Courses

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

CareTech Foundation Grants

Free On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in formulating communication passports and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language input within patient review meetings.
• Assess communication needs and guide staff on therapy methods.
• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Communication Skills

Clinical Record Keeping

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist to support our patients at Oldbury, Birmingham. Coveberry Oldbury, part of The CareTech Group, is a registered locked rehabilitation Hospital with 13 en-suite bedrooms and 2 independent transitional flats providing supportive rehabilitation for men with Learning difficulties, ASC and/or mental health diagnosis. Many of our patient’s may require to be detained under the MHA for forensic risks, deprivation of liberty safeguarding to help keep them safe from harm and require a structured and safe community setting.

Coveberry, Oldbury is situated in a residential area in Oldbury, there is free staff parking and there are easily accessible transport links to Birmingham City Centre, Wolverhampton and Dudley.

Requirements for the role:

• Hold a degree or post graduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Rewards & Benefits:

• £250 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career
• Free DBS Check
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants
• Free on-site parking

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide speech and language input within patient review meetings.
• To formulate communication passports and guidelines.
• To consult with and provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy guidance to staff, and where appropriate, families and other professionals.
• To assess communication needs of individuals within the service.
• To assess eating and drinking of our patients where required and provide guidance to the staff team.
• To consult with and advise colleagues from other professions on Speech and Language Therapy assessment and treatment methods
• To participate in regular line management and clinical supervision
• To work within the Code of Ethics and the relevant professional practice guidelines of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the professional guidance frameworks of the Health Care Professions Council.
• To work within the framework of the policies and procedures of CareTech
• To be responsible for relevant data collection on work activities, as required, and to maintain a high standard of clinical record keeping

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager.

Who we are:

Coveberry, is part of The CareTech Group; established in 1993, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 550 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.