Specialist Speech & Language TherapistinLincolninLincolnPUBLISHED TUE 29 OCT 2024

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We are looking for a talented and motivated Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at The Laurels on a part time, permanent basis.

About us

Located just two miles from the historic city of Lincoln, The Laurels provides specialist neurological rehabilitation and support to patients with acquired and traumatic brain injury, severe neurological conditions, complex stroke, and spinal cord injury. Therefore, this role is ideal for candidates with Band 7 equivalent experience, who can confidently work independently and autonomously.

With the position being one day per week, it is well-suited to individuals with other commitments, such as additional employment, training, and/or personal obligations, offering a flexible work arrangement. This role provides a unique opportunity to showcase and further develop neurorehabilitation skills and knowledge, while also allowing the freedom to explore other specialties and client groups.

Here at The Laurels, our interdisciplinary team is composed of skilled professionals, including a Rehabilitation Consultant, Neuropsychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, work together to develop person-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation care plans that aim to maximise independence and recovery.

We deliver high-quality and intensive neurological rehabilitation. Our comprehensive approach includes physical, cognitive, functional, and vocational assessments, along with behavioural management and complex disability assessments for adults.

If you are a qualified Speech and Language Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, apply now!

What you'll be working:

This role is 7.5 hours per week, and we are happy to discuss a flexible working pattern.

What you'll be doing:

In this role you will deliver a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service, managing and prioritising a caseload of patients with highly complex speech, language and communication impairments and swallowing difficulties. Using evidence-based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, that complement working in a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation unit.

The post-holder will:

• Assess, diagnose, and develop individualised treatment plans for service users with complex communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide specialist advice and training to families, carers, and other professionals.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to service development and innovation to enhance patient outcomes.
• Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group