Senior Neurorehabilitation Speech Therapist
4 weeks ago
Job Opportunity: Lead Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £46,224 - £53,789
Hours: 35 hours per week
Why Join Us?
This position presents a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals recovering from brain injuries. The organization operates various assessment centers, rehabilitation facilities, and hospitals across the UK, delivering specialized neurorehabilitation to assist individuals in regaining lost abilities and achieving their personal aspirations. Our team members are recognized for their dedication and enthusiasm, collaborating in a nurturing and cooperative environment.
Main Purpose:
The Lead Speech and Language Therapist will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering speech and language therapy within a neurobehavioral framework to individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI). This role encompasses overseeing the Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) services within the organization, consulting with both internal and external professionals, family members, and the individuals receiving support.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Implement the neurobehavioral model for brain injury, applying current research and best practices.
- Manage and prioritize a caseload of individuals with intricate mental and physical health needs and/or challenging behaviors.
- Utilize evidence-based practices to assess, plan, execute, and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
- Conduct thorough assessments to establish suitable rehabilitation objectives, care plans, and communication and dysphagia therapy programs.
- Engage individuals in assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning, addressing communication barriers and ensuring informed consent.
- Perform swallowing assessments, offering recommendations and training for the safe management and rehabilitation of dysphagia.
- Maintain responsibilities in risk management, safeguarding, and health and safety protocols.
- Ensure equipment maintenance and adherence to Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) standards.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Function flexibly and creatively as an autonomous clinical professional, potentially as the sole clinician.
- Lead the planning, development, and evaluation of SaLT services within the team.
- Promote quality, effective collaboration, continuous improvement, and change management.
- Foster and maintain excellent working relationships within a collaborative, multidisciplinary framework.
- Engage in clinical governance, quality assurance, and service development initiatives.
- Serve as a role model, demonstrating professional accountability and responsibility.
Evidence Research and Development:
- Conduct research and audit projects pertinent to speech and language therapy.
- Participate in sustainability initiatives and contribute to SaLT-related decision-making.
- Collaborate with relevant clinical teams, departments, and support networks.
Facilitation of Learning:
- Encourage a culture of learning and continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback and engaging in staff development.
- Enhance awareness of SaLT within the team and support the education and training of colleagues.
- Participate in supervision, reflecting on personal performance and development needs.
Personal Development, Supervision, and Training:
- Take responsibility for personal practice and engage in ongoing professional development.
- Participate in clinical supervision, training sessions, and mandatory courses as required.
- Maintain professional competence and seek assistance when necessary.
About You:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Achieved Dysphagia Competencies.
- Extensive experience in hospital or residential settings, with specialized knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI.
- Experience with speech and language therapy outcome measures.
- A minimum of 4 years of qualified experience, including complex case management.
- At least 2 years of experience working with adults with neurological conditions or 4+ years in an alternative clinical setting.
Rewards:
In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers a variety of benefits, including:
- £3000 Golden Hello Bonus
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Company pension and group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Long service and staff awards
- Free parking
- Nationwide employee discounts, including dining and shopping
- Blue Light Card for discounts in the NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces
Employee wellbeing and career development are paramount, with a commitment to providing all necessary training and learning opportunities to help achieve professional objectives. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome.
To Apply:
To join the team, please submit your CV or inquire for further information.
All successful candidates will undergo compliance checks, including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.
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