Speech and Language Therapist

Care Concern Group; Greater London; 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

Occupational health

Wellbeing services

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

Meadow View Neurological Centre in Basingstoke, Hampshire, is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to assess, diagnose and intervene for adults with complex neurological conditions, supporting communication, cognition and swallowing.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation, educate families and carers, and contribute to service development while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Experience with adults with neurological conditions (stroke, TBI, neurodegenerative).
• Experience supporting complex neuro needs including cerebral palsy in young adults.
• Knowledge of evidence-based assessment for communication, cognition, and/or dysphagia.
• Experience with AAC or assistive communication technology desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to person-centred and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop and deliver personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation plans.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support stroke, TBI, etc.
• Educate families and carers on ongoing rehabilitation and AAC use.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Independent working

Person-centred care

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (HCPC registered)

Tools

AAC devices

Assistive communication technology

Job description

About Meadow View Neurological Centre

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.

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