Speech & Language Therapist Lead Band 7

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  • Leatherhead, Surrey
  • £46,148-52,809 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Join Our Team as a Speech and Language Therapy LeadAt QEF, we provide specialized speech and language services for clients with complex disabilities under the care of CRC. You will be responsible for:Assessing and treating language, speech, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders.Offering training and guidance to colleagues, families, and carers for holistic client care.Collaborating with CRC's specialist multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective speech and language therapy services.We are able to offer a tier 2 visa sponsorship (for applicants that they are already in the UK)Main duties of the jobABOUT YOUYou are passionate about speech and language therapyOur Values and Behaviours inspire youYou hold a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy with up to date HCPC registrationYou are a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy adhering to professional guidelinesYou have post-graduate experience and knowledge of therapeutic interventions for physical and neuro-rehabilitation, as well as experience in dysphagia, communication, and voice management.You maintain an up-to-date professional portfolio with relevant post-graduate courses and CPD.About usStep into a leadership role in our state-of-the-art 48-bed rehab unit! Were looking for a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to lead our team.We are committed to providing top-tier, evidence-based rehabilitative care. You'll work with a diverse range of clients, many with complex neurological disabilities, as part of a large multi-disciplinary team where your role as Speech and Language Therapy Lead is pivotal. Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, youll be a key player in our senior leadership team, dedicated to delivering the highest standards of patient-centered careBENEFITS25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme & shopping discountsFree on-site parkingBlue Light CardRange of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.BEING PART OF QEF MEANSPromoting 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 EMPLOYERQEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employerWe guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria fora vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the jobPlease contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on HR@QEF.org.uk or on 01372 841 144DetailsDate posted18 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year plus excellent benefitsContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberB0117-25-0018Job locationsLeatherhead CourtWoodlands RoadLeatherheadSurreyKT22 0BNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesReporting to the Head of Clinical Services you will hold accountability and responsibility for the SLT provision to all clients within our rehabilitation centre.Leading and managing a specialist SLT team in a brand new state of the art rehabilitation centre. The team comprises band 6 and band 5 SLTs, an SLT assistant and we are proactive to have students.To contribute to the continued development of a high quality SLT therapeutic serviceTo provide specialist dysphagia assessment and intervention to clients who require, utilising compotenceis and experience at a senior practitioner level.To provide highly skilled communication assessment and intervention to all our clients with acquired brain injury, such as stroke, ABI and other neurological conditions, utilising compotenceis and experience at a senior practitioner level.Delivering 1:1 and group SLT sessions to a range of clients and creating accessible communication and swallowing guidance for the wider MDT.Conducting skilled mental capacity assessments independently or jointly with other professionals, as appropriate.Having a key-worker role managing and overseeing a specific clients whole journey at QEF, liasing with families, being a single point of contact for all queries, co-ordinating care and discharge packages.Advocating on clients behalf in a range of situations, eg. when writing reports, CHC forms and complex DST meetings where highly skilled reporting and ability to deal with questioning is necessary.Closely working with the wider multi-disciplinary team PTs, OTs, Psychology team, dietitian, nursing, carers, kitchen staff, activity co-ordinators. Also working with outside agencies, such as social workers, safeguarding, expert witnesses, lawyers, neuro-navigators, DST assessors.Working with the Head of Clinical Services and senior management on service development, quality improvement projects and clinical auditProviding clinical supervision and expert advice to SLT staff as well as SLT students on placement.Responsible for the recruitment within the SLT department with opportunity to support in the recruitment process of the wider CRC staffing remitManaging the Speech and Language Therapy team to include sickness absence, performance, appraisals, probationary periods in line with QEF policySupporting and leading on the emphasis on learning and reflective practice within the SLT as well as wider team, providing and participating in training and learning.Actively jointly working with our catering company, manager and dietitian to provide high standard of catering in line with IDDSI frameworkJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesReporting to the Head of Clinical Services you will hold accountability and responsibility for the SLT provision to all clients within our rehabilitation centre.Leading and managing a specialist SLT team in a brand new state of the art rehabilitation centre. The team comprises band 6 and band 5 SLTs, an SLT assistant and we are proactive to have students.To contribute to the continued development of a high quality SLT therapeutic serviceTo provide specialist dysphagia assessment and intervention to clients who require, utilising compotenceis and experience at a senior practitioner level.To provide highly skilled communication assessment and intervention to all our clients with acquired brain injury, such as stroke, ABI and other neurological conditions, utilising compotenceis and experience at a senior practitioner level.Delivering 1:1 and group SLT sessions to a range of clients and creating accessible communication and swallowing guidance for the wider MDT.Conducting skilled mental capacity assessments independently or jointly with other professionals, as appropriate.Having a key-worker role managing and overseeing a specific clients whole journey at QEF, liasing with families, being a single point of contact for all queries, co-ordinating care and discharge packages.Advocating on clients behalf in a range of situations, eg. when writing reports, CHC forms and complex DST meetings where highly skilled reporting and ability to deal with questioning is necessary.Closely working with the wider multi-disciplinary team PTs, OTs, Psychology team, dietitian, nursing, carers, kitchen staff, activity co-ordinators. Also working with outside agencies, such as social workers, safeguarding, expert witnesses, lawyers, neuro-navigators, DST assessors.Working with the Head of Clinical Services and senior management on service development, quality improvement projects and clinical auditProviding clinical supervision and expert advice to SLT staff as well as SLT students on placement.Responsible for the recruitment within the SLT department with opportunity to support in the recruitment process of the wider CRC staffing remitManaging the Speech and Language Therapy team to include sickness absence, performance, appraisals, probationary periods in line with QEF policySupporting and leading on the emphasis on learning and reflective practice within the SLT as well as wider team, providing and participating in training and learning.Actively jointly working with our catering company, manager and dietitian to provide high standard of catering in line with IDDSI frameworkPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree in Speech & Language Therapy.
  • Additional training in Dysphagia.
  • Ongoing CPD record relevant to TBI.
  • Ongoing membership with the RCSLT.
  • Registration with HCPC
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience with adult neurologically impaired adults.
  • Working with carers.
Knowledge and skillsEssential
  • A good standard of literacy and numeracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Good decision making and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Ability to manage a small team of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Team working
  • Excellent knowledge of neuro speech and language therapy
  • Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree in Speech & Language Therapy.
  • Additional training in Dysphagia.
  • Ongoing CPD record relevant to TBI.
  • Ongoing membership with the RCSLT.
  • Registration with HCPC
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience with adult neurologically impaired adults.
  • Working with carers.
Knowledge and skillsEssential
  • A good standard of literacy and numeracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Good decision making and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Ability to manage a small team of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Team working
  • Excellent knowledge of neuro speech and language therapy
  • Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication

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