Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Scienceabode; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist rehabilitation service in Gloucester is looking for an experienced Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. The role involves managing a caseload for adults with complex neurological conditions and providing expert therapy services. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,996 per annum, along with a welcome bonus, extensive annual leave, and career development opportunities. The organization promotes teamwork and values continuing professional development.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £3,600

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Funded training opportunities

Wellbeing and employee support programmes

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension scheme

Free or subsidised meals

Access to gym and modern therapy facilities

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience managing a caseload involving dysphagia assessment and treatment.
• Experience working with adults with complex neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload, delivering high-quality assessment and intervention.
• Provide expert Speech and Language Therapy input for acquired communication disorders.
• Lead group and individual therapy sessions.
• Contribute to audits and service development.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior staff.

Job description

Senior Speech and Language Therapist – Neurological Rehabilitation
Location: Gloucester
Salary: Up to £45,996 per annum + benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Sponsorship: Available

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist neurological rehabilitation service in Gloucester. The service provides 24-hour nursing and therapy support for adults with complex, long-term neurological conditions, focusing on slow-stream rehabilitation and maximising independence, communication and quality of life.

About the Service

The centre supports up to 60 residents and delivers specialist care for individuals with complex neurological needs. Facilities include fully adapted bedrooms with high-dependency equipment, well-equipped therapy suites, gardens, gym facilities and community transport, creating an environment that supports rehabilitation, dignity and long-term wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload, delivering high-quality assessment, intervention and outcome evaluation
• Provide expert Speech and Language Therapy input for individuals with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Lead group and individual therapy sessions to support recovery and independence
• Contribute to audits, research activity and service development
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff and therapy assistants
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, confidentiality and governance
• Support families and carers as part of

Person Specification

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience managing a caseload involving dysphagia assessment and treatment
• Experience working with adults with complex neurological conditions
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development
• Strong communication and team-working skills

Desirable

• Experience in rehabilitation or long-term neurological care
• Experience supervising junior staff or students
• Interest in service development, audit and clinical leadership

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,996 per annum
• Welcome bonus of £3,600
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday leave
• Career development and funded training opportunities
• Wellbeing and employee support programmes
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Pension scheme
• Free or subsidised meals and on-site parking
• Access to gym, gardens and modern therapy facilities

Safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safer recruitment and the protection of service users. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and relevant pre-employment checks.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.