Lead Speech and Language Therapist – Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Location: London
Salary: £62,000+
Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time (Flexible Hours)
Hours per Week: 37.5 hours
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading provider of complex care, for a Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at a specialist Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to take on a leadership role within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to individuals with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, and complex needs.
About the Role:
As the Lead Speech and Language Therapist, you will lead and manage the Speech and Language Therapy team, ensuring the effective delivery of highly specialist services. You will be responsible for planning and prioritising a complex clinical caseload, providing advanced assessment and treatment, and playing a key role in developing and implementing rehabilitation programmes in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact, champion innovation, and develop the team and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Speech and Language Therapy team, ensuring the effective delivery of services
- Provide advanced assessment and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders
- Take a lead role in diagnosis, problem formulation, and planning rehabilitation programmes
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care and service development
- Use outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
- Develop and deliver in-service education and training for the wider MDT
- Promote a person-centred approach to care and foster a culture of positive learning and openness
What You'll Need:
- HCPC registration
- Postgraduate dysphagia training
- At least 2 years of experience working at Band 7 level in a neurorehabilitation setting
- Experience in supervising and leading a team
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development
What You'll Receive:
- Free lunch on duty
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Join the Learning Hub for a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training opportunities
- Discounts and savings on your weekly shop via the Reward App
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme helpline for legal, health, wellbeing, relationship, and consumer support
- A salary sacrifice 5% matched pension
- Access to a Health Plan to save on everyday health essentials like dental and optician visits
- Enhanced sick pay and maternity benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme with up to £1,500 reward
About Our Client:
Our client is a provider of complex care, specialising in the rehabilitation and care of individuals with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions. With a collaborative and holistic approach to care, they are committed to delivering high-quality services and improving the lives of those they support. The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in London is part of their national network, providing exceptional care and rehabilitation services to individuals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
How to Apply:
If you are a skilled and passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a leadership opportunity in a supportive and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.