Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within Peartree Community service for an enthusiastic Band 7/8 Speech and Language Therapist with experience in neurorehabilitation to join our highly developed inter-disciplinary team. The post-holder will work closely alongside our dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team, which includes Nurses, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychologist, rehabilitation assistants and health care support workers. Peartree community service is a private specialist service based in Southampton, dedicated to providing assessment, treatment and management to people with an acquired brain injury or complex neurological conditions. Through active neurological rehabilitation, slow stream rehabilitation or long-term complex care, we pride ourselves on providing goal-driven, patient-centred interventions. The service focuses on managing a range of deficits caused by an acquired brain injury and neurological problems, with the aim of reintegration into community, family, social, education and work situations. Peartree Community service fosters a learning environment and actively supports CPD for all staff. There is a keen interest in developing and sharing knowledge, with regular opportunities to complete in-service training and attendance at conferences/courses. Access to regular external clinical supervision is supported. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide speech and language service to Peartree Community service clients which will require some travel to see clients in their own homes, within our outpatient hub or in virtual sessions. You will be expected to work independently to provide a range of specialised communication and swallowing assessments and interventions to clients. The role extends to working with families and support networks (where appropriate), key-working, liaison with other agencies, training/provision of support to other staff. The post offers a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively within a highly skilled and experienced multi-disciplinary team to achieve excellent neurorehabilitation for our clients. All applicants must have HCPC registration. Excellent teamworking, communication and organisational skills are essential. About us Peartree Community service is a forwarding thinking organisation with a large supportive therapy team. There is a strong emphasis on MDT and ICB collaboration and the development and clinical education of staff. Individuals working with us will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities. We provide services in both our inpatient service and community settings, providing an excellent case mix to work with. Salary and annual leave entitlement are negotiable and sick pay is provided. If you would like to find out more about this post, or to arrange a visit, please contact Caroline Watts (Our community service manager on 07514500216. Date posted 20 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year pro rata, per annum. Depending on Experience. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number E0181-24-0020 Job locations 8a Peartree Avenue Southampton SO19 7JP Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide an intensive Speech & Language Therapy service to adults in our community service. These clients will have acquired disorders of communication and/ or swallowing due to neurological causes/acquired brain injuries. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the collaborative working with clients, family, carers and colleagues in Health, private case management, the voluntary sector and Social Services in planning and delivery of services. The post holder will demonstrate efficacy of this service to stakeholders with appropriate liaison and relevant audit/stats/outcomes. Provide teaching and highly specialist support in the management of complex conditions, educating other healthcare professionals and wider stakeholders as required. Contribute to the delivery of a highly effective, safe and personal service, delivered around the needs of individual clients/carers as described by agreed goals/outcome measures. Be part of the senior therapy structure and contribute toward the strategic and clinical development of the service. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing highly specialist advice/intervention to support the assessment, management and discharge planning of clients. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide an intensive Speech & Language Therapy service to adults in our community service. These clients will have acquired disorders of communication and/ or swallowing due to neurological causes/acquired brain injuries. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the collaborative working with clients, family, carers and colleagues in Health, private case management, the voluntary sector and Social Services in planning and delivery of services. The post holder will demonstrate efficacy of this service to stakeholders with appropriate liaison and relevant audit/stats/outcomes. Provide teaching and highly specialist support in the management of complex conditions, educating other healthcare professionals and wider stakeholders as required. Contribute to the delivery of a highly effective, safe and personal service, delivered around the needs of individual clients/carers as described by agreed goals/outcome measures. Be part of the senior therapy structure and contribute toward the strategic and clinical development of the service. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing highly specialist advice/intervention to support the assessment, management and discharge planning of clients. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy Health & Care Professions Council registration HCPC Membership of the relevant professional body Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical service area Experience Essential Significant post-graduate experience in speech and language therapy assessment and treatment for acquired and complex neurological conditions in a relevant setting. Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy Health & Care Professions Council registration HCPC Membership of the relevant professional body Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical service area Experience Essential Significant post-graduate experience in speech and language therapy assessment and treatment for acquired and complex neurological conditions in a relevant setting. Experience of working as part of 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Peartree House Rehabilitation Address 8a Peartree Avenue Southampton SO19 7JP Employer's website https://peartreerehab.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)