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Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People

Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist looking to make an impact on the lives of people with complex disabilities and those recovering from acquired brain injury or stroke.

As part of our existing SLT Team, you will work with our friendly, dynamic multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the wider success of these services.

Main duties of the job

In this role, your duties will include;

  • the assessment and treatment of language, speech, swallowing and associated cognitive communication disorders
  • the provision of training and advice to colleagues, families and carers for the holistic treatment and management of clients.
  • working as a member of QEF’s specialist multi-disciplinary team to ensure the effective provision of speech and language therapy services for clients with complex neurodisability. 

About us

The Opportunity

  • We are excited to be growing our neuro-rehabilitation therapy team based in Leatherhead, Surrey. We moved into our new 48 bed Centre in July 2020 and now have the opportunity to support more people experiencing disability. You will be part of an organisation with a rich history that is developing into the future.
  • We have a friendly and experienced rehabilitation team including support workers, nurses, OT’s, physios and psychologists.
  • All staff participate in the key therapist/worker program for clients.
  • Your personal development will be supported with supervision, reflective practice, in-house training and CPD opportunities.
  • This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).

Details

Date posted

18 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year plus excellent benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0117-23-0059

Job locations

Leatherhead Court

Woodlands Road

Leatherhead

Surrey

KT22 0BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
  • To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
  • To contribute, as a member of the speech and language therapy team, to the evaluation and audit of practice. This may lead to the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols/care pathways.
  • To liaise with other involved agencies and with clients and carers to provide an integrated service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
  • To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
  • To contribute, as a member of the speech and language therapy team, to the evaluation and audit of practice. This may lead to the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols/care pathways.
  • To liaise with other involved agencies and with clients and carers to provide an integrated service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or degree leading to the RCSLT Certificate to Practice
  • Registered member of RCSLT
  • Having a licence to practice with the Healthcare Professions Council

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or degree leading to the RCSLT Certificate to Practice
  • Registered member of RCSLT
  • Having a licence to practice with the Healthcare Professions Council

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People

Address

Leatherhead Court

Woodlands Road

Leatherhead

Surrey

KT22 0BN


Employer's website

https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People

Address

Leatherhead Court

Woodlands Road

Leatherhead

Surrey

KT22 0BN


Employer's website

https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Speech and Language Therapist Lead (Band 7)

Kirsty Hedger

kirsty.hedger@qef.org.uk

01372841100

Details

Date posted

18 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year plus excellent benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0117-23-0059

Job locations

Leatherhead Court

Woodlands Road

Leatherhead

Surrey

KT22 0BN


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