Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Job Title Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Location Blackheath
Job Type Permanent
Speciality Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Rates £53,176 to £55,789 per annum

Description

We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (experience equivalent to Band 7) to join our supportive therapy team at the well sought-after Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit.

Responsibilities:-

  • Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment and treatment for patients with physical, cognitive, communication and behavioural difficulties caused by neurological insult and acquired brain injury
  • Devise evidence-led therapy programmes for patients at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients
  • Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups
  • Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance for excellence
  • Named Therapist duties to ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy and coordinating discharge
  • Formally supervise less experienced SLT’s and /or assistant as required in line with ACG policy
  • Take an active role in the induction and training of other members of the IDT as appropriate
  • Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld
  • Play an active role in the implementation and review of policy and service development initiatives relating to SLT
  • Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
For more information, contact Gaurang Barot on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on gaurang@permanenthire.co.uk