Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Job Description

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Speech and Language Therapist to take on a clinical leadership role within a specialist mental health and rehabilitation service in Widnes. You will lead and develop the Speech and Language Therapy service, delivering expert assessment and interventions for individuals with complex communication and swallowing needs.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support individuals with complex mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, autism, learning disabilities and forensic backgrounds. You will play a key role in service development, clinical governance and staff supervision, helping patients achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.

Salary: Competitive annual salary

Position: Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Hours: Full Time

Setting: Mental Health / Neurological / Specialist Rehabilitation

Location: Widnes, Cheshire

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Lead and develop the Speech and Language Therapy service, maintaining high clinical standards.
• Manage a specialist clinical caseload involving complex communication and dysphagia needs.
• Conduct expert assessments, diagnoses and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Develop personalised therapy programmes to promote recovery and independence.
• Provide clinical supervision, guidance and training to therapists and therapy assistants.
• Drive service development, innovation and continuous quality improvement.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• A degree in Speech and Language Pathology and current HCPC registration.
• RCSLT membership and evidence of postgraduate study.
• Expert knowledge of dysphagia and complex communication disorders.
• Proven leadership, service management and clinical reasoning skills.
• Experience delivering individual or group interventions and multidisciplinary working.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What benefits are on offer?

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Birthday off and option to purchase additional leave.
• Career development and professional training opportunities.
• Employee rewards, discounts and wellbeing support.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Life assurance and pension contributions.
• 24/7 GP service and enhanced maternity package.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector.
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to permanent@athona.com