Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Glasgow (Eastfields) **Fixed Term 12 Months**

Brainkind Neurological Centre York; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting brain injury recovery is seeking a Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist for their facility in Glasgow. This fixed-term role involves providing professional leadership to a multidisciplinary team and working autonomously with patients. Candidates should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the HCPC, and have at least 4 years of complex case management experience. The position offers a salary range of £50,861 - £59,159 and includes various employee benefits.

Benefits

38 days annual leave (pro rata)

Health Cash Plan

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Excellent training and support

Group life assurance

Free parking

Company Pension

Long Service and Staff Awards

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years qualified experience encompassing complex case management.
• Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI.

Responsibilities

• Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary team.
• Assess how a person’s communication impacts their day-to-day life.
• Provide training to staff and service users' social network.

Skills

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Registered with the HCPC

Dysphagia Competencies

Complex case management

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Glasgow (Eastfields) Fixed Term 12 Months

Glasgow - Eastfields, 1161 Springburn Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom

Job Description

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Fixed Term

Glasgow

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Service:

Located in York, the centre can accommodate up to 40 people over two floors and has stunning views of the Knavesmire area. Brainkind Neurological Centre York is an innovative, purpose-built independent hospital providing specialist neurobehavioral assessment and post-acute rehabilitation for people with a non-progressive acquired brain injury.

The Role:

Brainkind is looking for a Senior Specialist SaLT who wants to develop their experience by working in our highly regarded Hospital in York; providing strategic, professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.

Your Responsibilities

• Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary team
• Assess how a person’s communication impacts on their day to day life and provide intervention as appropriate.
• Work with the person and their social network to problem solve and overcome barriers.
• Assess communication and provide a management plan and rehabilitation (as appropriate) seeking specialist assessments as required
• Provide training to staff and our service users social network
• Be integral to service and organisational development.

About you

What are we looking for?

• The successful applicant will have a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC
• Achieved Dysphagia Competencies
• Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI e.g. social communication, cognitive communication, communication partner training.
• Able to manage complex dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload
• Minimum 4 years qualified experience encompassing complex case management

Rewards

A competitive salary of between £50,861 - £59,159 DOE

38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)

• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Long Service and Staff Awards

All clinical roles have CPD opportunities and we may support further professional development.

We will consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.

If this position sounds of interest to you, apply today by clicking Apply Now button.

Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Glasgow - Eastfields, 1161 Springburn Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom