Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Ipswich £35,392 to £42,618
(+3000 welcome bonus) (pro rata)
Hours: Up to 22.5 hours per week
Search Consultancy are recruiting for a motivated, specialist Speech & Language Therapist to work in our clients highly regarded service based in Ipswich.
Why join our Client?
Our Client is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Their assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. They treat people with a range of brain injuries - sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more - to recover and meet their personal goals. Their employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do - you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
MAIN PURPOSE:
To work as part of an multi/interdisciplinary team providing speech and language therapy (SaLT) input within the trust's Neurobehavioural model to People We Support with acquired brain injury (ABI) and to lead on SaLT provision within the service. To liaise with internal and external professionals, family members and People We Support.
ABOUT YOU:
We're looking for someone with the following skills and qualities:
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Registered with the HCPC
- Achieved Dysphagia Competencies
- A wide range of experience in hospital or residential settings
- Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI e.g. social communication, cognitive communication, communication partner training.
- Knowledge and experience of speech and language therapy outcome measures.
- Minimum 4 years qualified experience encompassing complex case management
- Minimum 2 years' experience working with adults with neurological conditions or 4+ years post registration experience in an alternative clinical setting.
REWARDS:
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.
- £35,392 to £42,618 DOE pro rata
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Company Pension
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Long service and staff awards
- Free parking
- Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping
- Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
- We will consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship*
If this vacancy is of interest to you, or if you may know somebody suitable, please reach out to or alternatively give us a ring at .
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.