Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic speech and language therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team to deliver a person-centred therapy service to adults with acquired communication and swallowing problems. We are seeking a dynamic therapist to join our developing team of Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologists and Nurses at All Hallows, Suffolk. All Hallows is part of the Oakleaf Group, a leading provider of specialist brain injury inpatient rehabilitation services.

All Hallows Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Centre supports men and women with complex healthcare needs having experienced a brain injury, stroke or other neurological event. The services provided at All Hallows comprise: Active / Complex Rehabilitation, High Dependency & Specialist Nursing Care, Progressive Neurological Conditions and Community Rehabilitation.

The successful applicant will be working with a range of neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury and degenerative conditions and acquired disorders of communication and swallowing and will have knowledge of the physical, psychological, behavioural and emotional consequences of disability. You will be expected to manage your own defined caseload and in conjunction with other members of the therapy team, use evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. You will provide direct speech and language interventions, as well as give advice to clients, their families and relevant staff on the management of communication and dysphagia.

Candidate profile

You must have a degree or a post graduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience in working with mental Health Needs Have alicenceand access to own transport. Be a strong team player. Have excellent communication,organisationaland time management skills

Benefits of working for us:

Competitive salary 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Life insurance On site parking Refer a Friend Scheme* (T&Cs apply) Full support from a multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervisions Developmental opportunities Research opportunities & support Internal/external training on new initiatives

Who we are!

The CareTech Group; established in 1994, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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

Caretech Community Services Ltd

Address

Bungay

NR35 2QL

Employer's website

https://www.caretech-uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)