Speech and Language Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist in Leatherhead to provide therapy services to adults with communication and swallowing problems. The role involves managing a specialist team, conducting assessments, and collaborating with other professionals. Ideal candidates will have a Speech and Language Therapy qualification and excellent communication skills. Join a state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre and make a positive impact on clients' lives.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus for successful recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and treating speech, language, and communication disorders.
• Enhanced DBS check within the last 12 months or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a specialist SLT team in a new rehabilitation centre.
• Providing specialist dysphagia assessment and intervention.
• Conducting mental capacity assessments independently.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Education

Speech and Language Therapy qualification

Job description

Here is a refined version of the job description with improved formatting and clarity:

Speech and Language Therapist, Leatherhead

Client: Archer Resourcing

Location: Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 80b624b2e97c

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description

Job purpose:

• To provide a speech and language therapy service to adults with acquired communication, cognitive and/or swallowing problems.
• To offer neurorehabilitation in a residential setting to adult clients, providing intervention on an individual or group basis as required.
• To provide specialist speech, language and swallowing assessments and neurorehabilitation to clients on the stroke pathway, adhering to local and governmental policies.
• To provide assessments and neurorehabilitation to out-patients as needed.
• To advise clients, families, and staff on managing dysphagia.
• To contribute to monitoring and achieving relevant standards.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and managing a specialist SLT team in a new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre.
• Contributing to the development of a high-quality SLT service.
• Providing specialist dysphagia assessment and intervention using senior practitioner competencies.
• Delivering 1:1 and group SLT sessions and creating communication and swallowing guidance for the wider MDT.
• Conducting mental capacity assessments independently or with other professionals.
• Advocating for clients in report writing, CHC forms, and complex DST meetings.
• Collaborating with senior management on service development, quality improvement, and clinical audits.
• Providing supervision and advice to SLT staff and students.
• Participating in recruitment processes within the SLT department and wider staffing team.
• Managing team performance, sickness absence, and appraisals according to QEF policy.
• Promoting learning and reflective practice, including training and development.
• Working with catering, management, and dietitians to ensure high standards of catering in line with the IDDSI framework.

Requirements:

• Speech and Language Therapy qualification.
• Experience in assessing and treating speech, language, and communication disorders.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Empathy, patience, and understanding when working with individuals with communication difficulties.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Enhanced DBS check within the last 12 months or willingness to obtain one.

Pay: Details to be discussed during the interview process.

Working with Archer Resourcing

We help professionals find exciting roles across the UK, leveraging strong relationships with major employers. Due to high application volumes, we may hold your CV for future opportunities and offer a £250 referral bonus for successful recommendations.