Speech and Language Therapist – Neurological Rehabilitation

Athona Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Birthday off

Career development

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Job summary

Athona Ltd is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist neurological rehabilitation and complex care service in Middlesbrough. You will manage a complex caseload and provide high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention across communication, voice and swallowing needs within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires HCPC registration, experience with dysphagia, and strong collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience with dysphagia assessment and treatment.
• Ability to work with families and carers.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload involving complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Complete detailed communication and swallowing assessments using formal and informal assessment tools.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• Develop and manage individualised swallowing and communication programmes.
• Provide specialist input into multidisciplinary care planning and clinical decision-making.
• Assess communication aid requirements and support effective use.
• Provide training and supervision to therapy assistants, carers and colleagues.

Skills

HCPC registration

Dysphagia assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

CPD

Job description

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist neurological rehabilitation and complex care service in Middlesbrough.

You will manage a complex caseload, providing high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention across communication, voice and swallowing needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will use your specialist expertise to support individuals with complex neurological conditions and achieve positive clinical outcomes.

Salary: Competitive Annual Salary
Position: Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Hours: Full-Time
Setting: Neurological Rehabilitation & Complex Care
Location: Middlesbrough

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Manage a specialist caseload involving complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Complete detailed communication and swallowing assessments using formal and informal assessment tools.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• Develop and manage individualised swallowing and communication programmes.
• Provide specialist input into multidisciplinary care planning and clinical decision-making.
• Assess communication aid requirements and support effective use.
• Provide training and supervision to therapy assistants, carers and colleagues.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience managing caseloads involving dysphagia assessment and treatment.
• Experience working collaboratively with families and carers.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong multidisciplinary working and clinical decision-making skills.

What benefits are on offer?

• Competitive annual salary.
• Equivalent of 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Birthday off and option to purchase additional leave.
• Career development and professional training opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and activities.
• Blue Light Card and exclusive discounts.
• Life assurance and pension contribution.
• Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies across NHS, charity and private healthcare settings.
• Support from start to finish, including negotiations and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with the UK.
• A supportive team focused on your career aspirations.
• Continued support beyond placement to ensure you’re happy in your role.