This is a temporary position for a Speech and Language Therapist at the St Neots Neurological Centre in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The therapist will work with patients affected by neurological or mental health conditions, leading group therapy sessions and building one-on-one rapport to encourage recovery. The role requires experience in managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and developing interventions. The successful candidate will receive a competitive annual salary, a £5,000 welcome bonus, and a range of other benefits.
Main duties of the job
The Speech and Language Therapist will be responsible for demonstrating specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, managing cultural and linguistic differences, and generating appropriate strategies for caseload management. They will also undertake audits and contribute to research in the provision of treatments. The role requires specialist knowledge in the areas of neurological rehabilitation and specialist care.
Job responsibilities
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with Neuroexperience, looking for a new opportunity where you will be supported to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, join St Neots Neurological Centre in St Neots, Cambridgeshire and enjoy a £5,000 Welcome Bonus.
Where you will be working
Location: Howitts Lane, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2JA
You will be working in the heart of St Neots in Cambridge, working alongside the team at St Neots Hospital which offers care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment.
You will lead group therapeutic sessions, helping people develop and improve their speech and communication. Building one-to-one rapport with service users, you will encourage engagement and empower recovery. You will have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals.
As a Speech and Language Therapist you will be:
* Demonstrating specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and generating appropriate strategies for caseload management.
* Undertaking audits and contributing to research in the provision of treatments.
* Utilizing specialist knowledge in the areas of neurological rehabilitation and specialist care.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
* HCPC registration
* Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia
* Experience of working with families
* Evidence of continuing Professional Development
What you will get:
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* The successful candidate must have HCPC registration, experience in managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia, experience of working with families, and evidence of continuing professional development.
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.
Depending on experience, salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
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