Speech and Language Therapist (Fixed Term) - UK Charity

Eden Brown Synergy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based charity is seeking a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to lead efforts in neurorehabilitation. Key responsibilities include providing specialized therapy for individuals with acquired brain injuries and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and have HCPC registration. With a competitive salary of £50,861 - £59,159 and extensive professional development opportunities, this role offers a meaningful chance to impact the lives of those in need.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent training opportunities

Company Pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in complex case management.
• Strong communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex dysphagia cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist speech and language therapy for individuals with ABI.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop management plans.
• Conduct assessments for dysphagia and cognitive communication issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Specialist knowledge of SaLT models

Dysphagia competencies

Experience with adult populations

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Fixed Term, 12 Months)

Location : Glasgow

Salary : £50,861 - £59,159 per annum (DOE)

Hours : 35 hours per week

Contract : Fixed Term (12 months)

Overview

We are a UK-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with brain injuries. Our service users benefit from expert neurorehabilitation services across a network of assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals. Our work helps individuals regain lost skills due to brain injuries sustained from trauma, illness, or substance abuse. We are passionate about providing a supportive environment where both our service users and employees thrive.

We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced therapist to take on a leadership role and contribute to a service that is renowned for its high standards of neurorehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist speech and language therapy to individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI), assessing how communication challenges impact daily life and providing targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to create and implement comprehensive management plans and rehabilitation strategies for service users.
• Conduct assessments and provide specialist interventions for individuals with dysphagia, cognitive communication issues, and social communication challenges.
• Work closely with service users' social networks to help overcome communication barriers, promoting understanding and effective engagement.
• Offer training and guidance to both staff and service users social networks, supporting their understanding and management of communication issues.
• Take an active role in the development and continuous improvement of the service, contributing to strategic initiatives and organisational growth.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Dysphagia competencies and experience managing complex dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload.
• Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions related to ABI, including social communication, cognitive communication, and communication partner training.
• A minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience, with a focus on complex case management and working with adult populations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with individuals, families, and professional teams.

Desirable

• Experience in leading teams or providing training to others in a clinical setting.
• Experience in service and organisational development, with a focus on improving clinical services.

Rewards

• Competitive salary of £50,861 - £59,159 per annum (DOE)
• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Long Service and Staff Awards

Additional Information

• Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
• Appointment is subject to DBS checks and a minimum of three years' checkable references.
• We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

If you are passionate about neurorehabilitation and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible for this exciting opportunity.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.