Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People
The closing date is 26 January 2025
Job summary
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex disabilities and those recovering from traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other neurological conditions? Were looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist whos passionate about changing lives through innovative care and rehabilitation.
At our state-of-the-art 48-bed centre in Leatherhead, Surrey, youll work alongside a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and physiotherapists, all focused on providing the highest standard of care.
Main duties of the job
What You will Be Doing
As part of our expert SLT team, you will:
Deliver specialized speech, language, and swallowing assessments for adults with communication and cognitive challenges.
Provide neurorehabilitation in a supportive residential setting, offering both individual and group interventions.
Play a key role in stroke recovery pathways, offering essential rehabilitation services that follow best practice and government policies.
Work directly with out-patients, delivering transformative care and advice.
Help design and develop SLT programs under the mentorship of senior SLTs.
Offer invaluable guidance to clients, families, and staff on managing dysphagia.
Why Join Us?
Be Part of Something Big: Were expanding our team to support even more people with disabilities. You will be part of a progressive organization with a rich history and an exciting future.
Grow With Us: We will support your professional growth through supervision, reflective practice, in-house training, and CPD opportunities.
Cutting-Edge Opportunities: Enhance your skills by attending VF clinics for referred clients and gain hands-on experience completing your dysphagia competencies.
Collaborative & Inclusive Team: You will work closely with a highly skilled team that values collaboration, ensuring the best outcomes for every client.
Join a Community: All staff participate in our key therapist/worker program, building connections with clients on their journey to recovery.
About us
BENEFITS
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
Free on-site parking
Blue Light Card
Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.
BEING PART OF QEF MEANS
Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities.
You are passionate about your role
Promoting QEFs Equal Opportunities policy.
Being an active team player.
Being an ambassador of QEFs Values and Behaviours:
- Everyone Matters,
- Everyone Works Together,
- Everyone Makes a Difference.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER
QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job
Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on HR@qef.org.uk or 01372941144
Date posted
02 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year plus excellent benefits
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
B0117-25-0002
Job locations
Leatherhead Court
Woodlands Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 0BN
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)
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