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Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Ipswich

The closing date is 28 November 2025

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Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Location: Ipswich

Salary: Up to £42,803 per annum

Hours: 22.5hrs per week

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Our neurological centre specialises in providing exceptional care for individuals and their families coping with acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions such as Huntingtons disease, Parkinsons, and multiple sclerosis. We are here for you, every step of the way. The Chantry is a large Grade II listed mansion built in the 18th century and set within the magnificent gardens of Chantry Park. Our neurological centre offers a safe and comfortable environment for the people we support to thrive, maximising independence and supporting their social and emotional needs.

Main duties of the job

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary team
  • Assess how a persons communication impacts on their day to day life and provide intervention as appropriate.
  • Work with the person and their social network to problem solve and overcome barriers.
  • Assess communication and provide a management plan and rehabilitation (as appropriate) seeking specialist assessments as required
  • Provide training to staff and our service users social network
  • Support those on the caseload with eating, drinking and swallowing needs under the supervision of the Clinical Lead SaLT.
  • Attend MDT meetings and complete reports as required.
  • Be integral to service and organisational development.

About us

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

  • A competitive Salary of Up to £42,803 per annum
  • 38 Days AL (Pro Rata)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Excellent training and support
  • Company Pension
  • Group life assurance.
  • Eye voucher scheme
  • Long service and staff awards
  • Free parking

Details

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,803 a year Up to £42,803 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0462-25-0074

Job locations

The Chantry

Hadleigh Rd

Ipswich

IP2 0BP


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary team
  • Assess how a persons communication impacts on their day to day life and provide intervention as appropriate.
  • Work with the person and their social network to problem solve and overcome barriers.
  • Assess communication and provide a management plan and rehabilitation (as appropriate) seeking specialist assessments as required
  • Provide training to staff and our service users social network
  • Support those on the caseload with eating, drinking and swallowing needs under the supervision of the Clinical Lead SaLT.
  • Attend MDT meetings and complete reports as required.
  • Be integral to service and organisational development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary team
  • Assess how a persons communication impacts on their day to day life and provide intervention as appropriate.
  • Work with the person and their social network to problem solve and overcome barriers.
  • Assess communication and provide a management plan and rehabilitation (as appropriate) seeking specialist assessments as required
  • Provide training to staff and our service users social network
  • Support those on the caseload with eating, drinking and swallowing needs under the supervision of the Clinical Lead SaLT.
  • Attend MDT meetings and complete reports as required.
  • Be integral to service and organisational development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ABOUT YOU:
  • The successful applicant will have a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered with the HCPC
  • Achieved Dysphagia Competencies
  • Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI e.g. social communication, cognitive communication, communication partner training.
  • Able to manage dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload
  • Minimum 18 months qualified experience encompassing working within relevant Neurological settings.
  • Enjoy working as part of MDT
  • Excellent communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ABOUT YOU:
  • The successful applicant will have a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered with the HCPC
  • Achieved Dysphagia Competencies
  • Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI e.g. social communication, cognitive communication, communication partner training.
  • Able to manage dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload
  • Minimum 18 months qualified experience encompassing working within relevant Neurological settings.
  • Enjoy working as part of MDT
  • Excellent communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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

Brainkind

Address

The Chantry

Hadleigh Rd

Ipswich

IP2 0BP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

The Chantry

Hadleigh Rd

Ipswich

IP2 0BP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Advisor

Helen Twigg

Helen.Twigg2@brainkind.org

Details

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,803 a year Up to £42,803 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0462-25-0074

Job locations

The Chantry

Hadleigh Rd

Ipswich

IP2 0BP


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