Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist for a 6-month contract at the Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in York. The role involves assessing and managing communication disorders, developing therapy programs, and working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care. Ideal candidates should have HCPC registration and experience in neurorehabilitation.

Benefits

Additional leave (Birthday off)

Access to training via the Active Learning Hub

Discounts via the Active Reward App

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Health plans and other wellbeing benefits

Recognition programs and referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in neurorehabilitation is essential.
• Specialist dysphagia competency required.
• Enhanced DBS clearance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop evidence-based therapy programs with a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in clinical supervision and mentoring.

Skills

Aphasia

Cognitive Communication

Dysarthria

Apraxia

Dysphagia

Motivational Skills

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4,000+ people — no matter your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Job Opportunity: Speech and Language Therapist

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly therapy team at Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in York, on a 6-month fixed-term contract starting July 2024.

Woodlands is a specialist Level 2 neurorehabilitation facility, rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. It is set in a picturesque location surrounded by mature woodlands, supporting up to 26 patients with acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury, severe neurological conditions, complex stroke, and spinal cord injury. As part of the Active Care Group Neuro Network, we focus on clinical expertise, innovation, and technology to meet patients’ rehabilitation goals.

The interdisciplinary team, led by a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, provides high-quality neurological rehabilitation, assessments, behavioral management, and complex disability evaluations for adults.

Our neuro-specialist team includes a Junior Doctor, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Technicians, specialist Nurses, and Rehabilitation Assistants.

If you are a qualified Speech and Language Therapist seeking to utilize and develop your skills in a neurorehabilitation setting, we want to hear from you!

Interested in Applying?

Have questions? We welcome the opportunity to meet you, answer your questions, and tell you about our work. To arrange an informal visit, please contact us at 01904 430600.

Working Hours

Our standard hours are per week, Monday to Friday. We value work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders
• Develop evidence-based therapy programs with a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance
• Perform Named Therapist duties, goal-setting, and discharge planning
• Engage in clinical supervision and mentoring of assistants and students
• Participate in training and mandatory courses
• Adhere to professional codes of practice and regulations
• Contribute to service audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure patient safety and uphold human rights

Candidate Requirements

• HCPC registration
• Experience in neurorehabilitation
• Expertise in aphasia, cognitive communication, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia
• Specialist dysphagia competency (RCSLT framework)
• Motivational skills for long-term patient engagement
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Additional Benefits

• Disability Confident employer
• Additional leave (Birthday off)
• Access to training via the Active Learning Hub
• Discounts via the Active Reward App
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Health plans and other wellbeing benefits
• Recognition programs and referral bonuses