Speech & Language Therapist

Inspire Neurocare (Worcester); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Neurocare in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our neuro-rehabilitation team. You will assess, diagnose, and treat adults with acquired neurological conditions, working within a multidisciplinary team to support communication, cognition, and swallowing.

The role involves delivering evidence-based treatment across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, mentoring students or junior colleagues, and contributing to service development

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration or eligibility.
• Experience with neuro-rehabilitation and dysphagia.
• Experience with AAC and communication devices.
• Experience with adults with neurological conditions.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work with families and carers.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders from neurological conditions.
• Develop and evaluate individualized, evidence-based treatment plans with service users and families.
• Deliver therapy across inpatient, outpatient, community, and home-visit settings as appropriate.
• Participate in goal setting, case discussions, and discharge planning with the MDT.
• Provide education and advice to families, carers, and professionals to support rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with standards.
• Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement.
• Supervise and mentor students, assistants, or junior colleagues as required.
• Ensure practice aligns with safeguarding policies and legislation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Caseload management

Person-centred care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our neuro-rehabilitation team. The post holder will provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for adults with acquired neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, progressive neurological disorders, and other complex presentations.You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic, person-centred rehabilitation programmes that support communication, cognition, and swallowing, enabling individuals to maximise independence and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication, cognitive-communication, and/or swallowing disorders resulting from neurological conditions.

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with service users, families, and the multidisciplinary team.

Deliver therapy across a range of settings (e.g. inpatient, outpatient, community, home visits as appropriate).

Contribute to multidisciplinary goal setting, case discussions, and discharge planning.

Provide education, training, and advice to families, carers, and other professionals to support ongoing rehabilitation.

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in line with service and regulatory requirements.

Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

Supervise, mentor, and support students, assistants, or junior colleagues as required.

Ensure practice is in line with professional standards, safeguarding policies, and relevant legislation.

About us

Inspire Neurocare place the people we support at the heart of our service, and our main aim is to empower recovery and restore lives by providing life changing neurorehabilitation and specialist care for people living with complex neurological conditions, brain and spinal injuries, strokes, early onset dementia and progressive neurological conditions.

Job responsibilities

Your Skills and Expertise:

Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Experience working with young adults with complex neurological needs, including cerebral palsy (CP) and other lifelong neurological conditions.

Previous experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Experience working with adults with neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, brain injury, neurodegenerative disease).

Previously worked supporting individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC), communication devices and other assistive communication technology

Knowledge and application of evidence-based assessment and intervention for communication and/or dysphagia in neuro-rehabilitation.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to manage a caseload independently and prioritise workload effectively.

Commitment to person-centred care and inclusive practice.

Please note - we're unable to offer sponsorship for this position

Person Specification

Experience

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based assessment and intervention for communication and/or dysphagia in neuro-rehabilitation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.