Appoint Healthcare
Lead Speech and Language Therapist ( SALT ) - Neuro Rehabilitation Hospital
Job Location
Streatham, United Kingdom
Job Description
Speech and Language Therapist ( SALT ) - Neuro Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Clapham, South West London (SW16)
Salary: £35,392 - £50,056 per annum (paid breaks)
Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available (standard full time contract is 40 hours per week, but there is flexible for other contract hour arrangements)
Summary:
Appoint Healthcare are proud to partner a leading neurorehabilitation facility in SW16, London, offering consultant-led, patient-focused rehabilitation services tailored to both adults and children. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their CARF and CHKs accreditations, an Outstanding CQC rating, and prestigious awards like the Queen's Award in 2017 and the King's Award in 2023.
We are looking for a Lead Speech and Language Therapist ( SALT ) with neuro rehabilitation experience who is looking for a rewarding career where they can make a real difference. You will be joining a team that values you, supports your growth, and empowers you to give the best care. Every day will bring you an opportunity to work with a highly skilled, inclusive, and supportive multi-disciplinary team. They're on a mission to be the best, and that starts with exceptional occupational therapists like you.
Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Speech and Therapist, your role will involve overseeing Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) for patients with complex neurological conditions. Responsibilities include managing the SLT team, providing patient care, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage SLT team, rotas, and patient care.
Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for patients (16+) with neurological conditions.
Use communication aids, adapt practice for individual needs, and ensure informed consent.
Work with multi-disciplinary teams and provide patient education.
Supervise and train junior staff, students, and other professionals.
Contribute to research, in-service training, and clinical protocol development.
Prioritise caseloads, manage staffing, and ensure smooth service delivery.
Lead service development, recruitment, and staff appraisals.
Maintain accurate records, comply with clinical guidelines, and support governance objectives.
Contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
Requirements
Essential Requirements:
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, intermediate dysphagia training, CPD in neurological disabilities.
Senior-level experience with acquired brain injury and related swallowing/communication issues, community rehabilitation, multi-disciplinary teams, clinical audit/research, and supervising junior staff.
Advanced assessment and treatment skills, clinical reasoning, communication (verbal and written), IT proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and supervision skills.
Other: Self-motivation, teamwork, flexibility, and professional responsibility.
Desirable Requirements:
Postgraduate qualifications in SLT/rehabilitation, RCSLT membership, additional dysphagia or communication aid qualifications.
Experience in neurological rehab
Knowledge of neurological rehab frameworks, research, clinical governance, and teaching/presentation skills.
Employee Benefits Package:
A full and thorough induction
Fantastic training and career progression opportunities
An opportunity to work in a brand new, state of the art neuro rehabilitation facility
Outstanding CQC rating.
Winner of prestigious awards such as the Queen's Award (2017) and the King's Award (2023).
Opportunities for flexible working arrangements
Uniform provided
NEST Pension scheme (after passing probation)
Annual leave entitlement starts at 20 days per annum (with opportunity to increase)
Free on-site or roadside parking.
Paid sick leave (after probation period)
Excellent staff: patient ratios
A positive, friendly, and supportive team culture.
To Apply
For more information or to apply please contact:
Erin Giles - Recruitment Director
Tel/Text: (phone number removed)
Email:
APPEG1
Location: Streatham, GB
Posted Date: 12/22/2024
Location: Clapham, South West London (SW16)
Salary: £35,392 - £50,056 per annum (paid breaks)
Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available (standard full time contract is 40 hours per week, but there is flexible for other contract hour arrangements)
Summary:
Appoint Healthcare are proud to partner a leading neurorehabilitation facility in SW16, London, offering consultant-led, patient-focused rehabilitation services tailored to both adults and children. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their CARF and CHKs accreditations, an Outstanding CQC rating, and prestigious awards like the Queen's Award in 2017 and the King's Award in 2023.
We are looking for a Lead Speech and Language Therapist ( SALT ) with neuro rehabilitation experience who is looking for a rewarding career where they can make a real difference. You will be joining a team that values you, supports your growth, and empowers you to give the best care. Every day will bring you an opportunity to work with a highly skilled, inclusive, and supportive multi-disciplinary team. They're on a mission to be the best, and that starts with exceptional occupational therapists like you.
Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Speech and Therapist, your role will involve overseeing Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) for patients with complex neurological conditions. Responsibilities include managing the SLT team, providing patient care, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage SLT team, rotas, and patient care.
Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for patients (16+) with neurological conditions.
Use communication aids, adapt practice for individual needs, and ensure informed consent.
Work with multi-disciplinary teams and provide patient education.
Supervise and train junior staff, students, and other professionals.
Contribute to research, in-service training, and clinical protocol development.
Prioritise caseloads, manage staffing, and ensure smooth service delivery.
Lead service development, recruitment, and staff appraisals.
Maintain accurate records, comply with clinical guidelines, and support governance objectives.
Contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
Requirements
Essential Requirements:
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, intermediate dysphagia training, CPD in neurological disabilities.
Senior-level experience with acquired brain injury and related swallowing/communication issues, community rehabilitation, multi-disciplinary teams, clinical audit/research, and supervising junior staff.
Advanced assessment and treatment skills, clinical reasoning, communication (verbal and written), IT proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and supervision skills.
Other: Self-motivation, teamwork, flexibility, and professional responsibility.
Desirable Requirements:
Postgraduate qualifications in SLT/rehabilitation, RCSLT membership, additional dysphagia or communication aid qualifications.
Experience in neurological rehab
Knowledge of neurological rehab frameworks, research, clinical governance, and teaching/presentation skills.
Employee Benefits Package:
A full and thorough induction
Fantastic training and career progression opportunities
An opportunity to work in a brand new, state of the art neuro rehabilitation facility
Outstanding CQC rating.
Winner of prestigious awards such as the Queen's Award (2017) and the King's Award (2023).
Opportunities for flexible working arrangements
Uniform provided
NEST Pension scheme (after passing probation)
Annual leave entitlement starts at 20 days per annum (with opportunity to increase)
Free on-site or roadside parking.
Paid sick leave (after probation period)
Excellent staff: patient ratios
A positive, friendly, and supportive team culture.
To Apply
For more information or to apply please contact:
Erin Giles - Recruitment Director
Tel/Text: (phone number removed)
Email:
APPEG1
Location: Streatham, GB
Posted Date: 12/22/2024
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