Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Description 

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service. You will support adults with complex neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, delivering person-centred care across communication, voice, tracheostomy and swallowing needs.

Salary: Competitive annual salary
Position: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Setting: Specialist Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation and Complex Care
Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Manage a specialist caseload, assessing and treating complex communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Lead tracheostomy communication assessments, interventions and weaning programmes.
• Develop and coordinate safe swallowing programmes with nursing teams, kitchen staff and dietitians.
• Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy input within multidisciplinary teams.
• Support residents, families and carers with complex communication, voice and swallowing needs.
• Assess and implement appropriate low- and high-tech communication aids.
• Contribute to therapeutic groups, staff training and service development.

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

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience assessing and treating dysphagia.
• Experience working with families and carers.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• The ability to work autonomously while seeking support when appropriate.

What are the benefits?

• Competitive annual salary.
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Additional birthday leave and option to buy annual leave.
• Career development and professional training.
• Employee rewards, discounts and wellbeing support.
• Life assurance and pension contribution.
• 24/7 GP service and enhanced maternity package.

What can Athona offer you?

• Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay and support with your career progression.
• Guidance throughout the recruitment and compliance process.

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 01277245909 or email permanent@athona.com.