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 HRqef.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 Job description Job responsibilities To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service. To contribute, as a member of the speech and language therapy team, to the evaluation and audit of practice. This may lead to the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols/care pathways. To liaise with other involved agencies and with clients and carers to provide an integrated service. Job description Job responsibilities To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service. To contribute, as a member of the speech and language therapy team, to the evaluation and audit of practice. This may lead to the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols/care pathways. To liaise with other involved agencies and with clients and carers to provide an integrated service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or degree leading to the RCSLT Certificate to Practice Registered member of RCSLT Having a licence to practice with the Healthcare Professions Council Experience Essential Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or degree leading to the RCSLT Certificate to Practice Registered member of RCSLT Having a licence to practice with the Healthcare Professions Council Experience Essential Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team 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 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)