Speech and Language Therapist

Priory Healthcare

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Job summary

Speech and Language Therapist - Priory Highbank Centre - £20,818

To manage patients using evidence based and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which enable patients to overcome communication and/or swallowing difficulties

Main duties of the job

We require a skilled and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapistwho has experience working in the field of neurological conditions and who is capable of working effectively within an interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload comprising primarily adults, but also children, with acquired communication and swallowing disorders. You will be part of a committed, forward thinking and supportive interdisciplinary team who would support you in your role.

About us

The Priory Highbank Centre is one of two sites. The Walmersley Unit is on Walmersley Road, and our other site is on Walshaw Road, Bury and is known as the Elton Unit.

The Priory Highbank Centre provides specialist care and rehabilitation for adults and children who have sustained a brain injury, including ventilator dependent, and is part of the Priory Group. The centre is dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of adults and children through close interdisciplinary team working. The site also provides Rehabilitation and Recovery mental health services.

Date posted

04 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,818 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0358-Highbank-0062

Job locations

Highbank Healthcare

Walmersley Road

Walmersley

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 5LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Healthcare Benefits:

Autonomous practice

Working with a committed, forward thinking and supportive team

Support and opportunities for continuing professional development

Contributory pension scheme

Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)

Access to regular clinical supervision

Generous annual leave entitlement

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Corporate benefit package

Birthday leave

NMC fee payment

Subscription to Nursing Times

Comprehensive induction process and supernumerary period

Training in specialist skills

Career progression ladder

Enhanced overtime rates

Awards for Long Service

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Healthcare Benefits:

Autonomous practice

Working with a committed, forward thinking and supportive team

Support and opportunities for continuing professional development

Contributory pension scheme

Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)

Access to regular clinical supervision

Generous annual leave entitlement

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Corporate benefit package

Birthday leave

NMC fee payment

Subscription to Nursing Times

Comprehensive induction process and supernumerary period

Training in specialist skills

Career progression ladder

Enhanced overtime rates

Awards for Long Service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant degree and HPC registration; post graduate qualification awarded by the RCSLT.

Desirable

  • The role holder will require at least 2-3 years experience including some experience within the
  • specialised area.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant degree and HPC registration; post graduate qualification awarded by the RCSLT.

Desirable

  • The role holder will require at least 2-3 years experience including some experience within the
  • specialised area.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Highbank Healthcare

Walmersley Road

Walmersley

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 5LX


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Highbank Healthcare

Walmersley Road

Walmersley

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 5LX


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisitions Partner

Priory Group - Farah Gigani

FarahGigani@priorygroup.com

07342990348

Date posted

04 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,818 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0358-Highbank-0062

Job locations

Highbank Healthcare

Walmersley Road

Walmersley

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 5LX


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