Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) inLeatherhead inLeatherhead PUBLISHED
MON 14 OCT 2024
The foundation offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing professional growth through supervision, reflective practices, and continued professional development opportunities. You will manage your own caseload while contributing to the planning and evaluation of services, ensuring the highest standards of care for individuals with complex disabilities. This role not only supports the well-being of clients but also fosters a strong sense of community among staff and patients as they navigate the recovery process together.
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex disabilities and those recovering from traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other neurological conditions? Were looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist whos passionate about changing lives through innovative care and rehabilitation.
At our state-of-the-art 48-bed centre in Leatherhead, Surrey, youll work alongside a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and physiotherapists, all focused on providing the highest standard of care.
What You will Be Doing
As part of our expert SLT team, you will:
Deliver specialized speech, language, and swallowing assessments for adults with communication and cognitive challenges.
Provide neurorehabilitation in a supportive residential setting, offering both individual and group interventions.
Play a key role in stroke recovery pathways, offering essential rehabilitation services that follow best practice and government policies.
Work directly with out-patients, delivering transformative care and advice.
Help design and develop SLT programs under the mentorship of senior SLTs.
Offer invaluable guidance to clients, families, and staff on managing dysphagia.
Why Join Us?
Be Part of Something Big: Were expanding our team to support even more people with disabilities. You will be part of a progressive organisation with a rich history and an exciting future.
Grow With Us: We will support your professional growth through supervision, reflective practice, in-house training, and CPD opportunities.
Cutting-Edge Opportunities: Enhance your skills by attending VF clinics for referred clients and gain hands-on experience completing your dysphagia competencies.
Collaborative & Inclusive Team: You will work closely with a highly skilled team that values collaboration, ensuring the best outcomes for every client.
Join a Community: All staff participate in our key therapist/worker program, building connections with clients on their journey to recovery.
About us
- To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
- To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
- To contribute, as a member of the speech and language therapy team, to the evaluation and audit of practice. This may lead to the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols/care pathways.
- To liaise with other involved agencies and with clients and carers to provide an integrated service.
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