Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

4 days ago

Kings Norton, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Job Opportunity: Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £53,000 Depending on Experience
Hours: Flexible working hours available

We are seeking a highly professional and inspirational Senior SaLT to perform in a key leadership role within a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to improving the lives of individuals with brain injuries. The organisation operates assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals throughout the UK, providing expert neurorehabilitation to help people regain lost skills and achieve their personal goals. Employees are known for their passion and commitment, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Main Purpose:

The Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing speech and language therapy within a neurobehavioral model to individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). The role involves leading the Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) provision within the service, consulting with internal and external professionals, family members, and the individuals supported.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Apply the neurobehavioral approach to brain injury, utilizing current research and best practices.
Manage and prioritise a caseload of individuals with complex mental and physical health needs and/or challenging behaviour.
Use evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
Conduct comprehensive assessments to formulate appropriate rehabilitation goals, care plans, and communication and dysphagia therapy programmes.
Engage individuals in assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning, overcoming communication barriers and ensuring informed consent.
Complete swallowing assessments, providing recommendations and training for safe management and rehabilitation of dysphagia.
Maintain responsibilities in risk management, safeguarding, and health and safety.
Ensure the maintenance of equipment and compliance with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) requirements.
Leadership Responsibilities:

Work flexibly and creatively as an autonomous clinical professional, potentially as a sole clinician.
Lead the planning, development, and evaluation of SaLT services within the team.
Promote quality, effective working, continuous improvement, and change management.
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships within a collaborative, multidisciplinary framework.
Participate in clinical governance, quality assurance, and service development initiatives.
Act as a role model, demonstrating professional accountability and responsibility.
Evidence Research and Development:

Undertake research and audit projects relevant to speech and language therapy.
Participate in sustainability initiatives and contribute to SaLT-related decision-making.
Liaise with relevant clinical teams, departments, and support networks.
Facilitation of Learning:

Support a culture of learning and continuous improvement, offering constructive feedback and participating in staff development.
Promote awareness of SaLT within the team and support the education and training of others.
Engage in supervision, reflecting on personal performance and development needs.
Personal Development, Supervision, and Training:

Take accountability 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 support when necessary.
About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
HCPC registration.
Achieved Dysphagia Competencies.
Extensive experience in hospital or residential settings, with specialist 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 range 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 eating out and shopping
Blue Light Card for discounts in the NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces
Employee wellbeing and career development are top priorities, with a focus on ensuring all training and learning opportunities are provided to help achieve professional goals. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome.

To Apply:

To join the team please apply by CV to or call (phone number removed) for more information. 

All successful candidates will be subject to compliance checks, including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks

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