Senior SLT Lead – Neuro Rehab & Stroke

University Hospitals Sussex; Mid Sussex; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders. This part-time role (30 hours) involves working within a multidisciplinary team to promote effective rehabilitation at our Acute Stroke Unit. Applicants must hold a relevant degree, have extensive experience in neuro-rehabilitation, and demonstrate leadership qualities. Join us to make a significant impact on patient care in Sussex.

Benefits

Wellbeing programme

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in neuro-rehabilitation or stroke management.
• Evidence of leadership and supervision experience.
• Experience in dysphagia management after neurological injury.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage complex communication and speech disorders after neurological injury.
• Design and implement personalized rehabilitation plans for patients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to achieve treatment goals.

Skills

Experience in neuro-rehabilitation

Communication management

Leadership experience

Videofluoroscopy competency

FEES assessment competency

Education

Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent

Job description

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders. This part-time role (30 hours) involves working within a multidisciplinary team to promote effective rehabilitation at our Acute Stroke Unit. Applicants must hold a relevant degree, have extensive experience in neuro-rehabilitation, and demonstrate leadership qualities. Join us to make a significant impact on patient care in Sussex.