Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

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  • York
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 15 days ago
Senior Specialist Speech and Language TherapistYorkSalary: £47,810 - £54,710 DOE (Pro Rata)Hours: 28 Hours per weekWhy join us?Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.The Service:Located in York, the centre can accommodate up to 40 people over two floors and has stunning views of the Knavesmire area. Brainkind Neurological Centre York is an innovative, purpose-built independent hospital providing specialist neurobehavioral assessment and post-acute rehabilitation for people with a non-progressive acquired brain injury.Main duties of the jobThe Role:Brainkind is looking for a Senior Specialist SaLT who wants to develop their experience by working in our highly regarded Hospital in York; providing strategic, professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team.About usBrainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7SalaryDepending on experience £47,810 - £54,710 DOE (Pro Rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberB0462-25-0062Job locationsBrainkind Neurological Centre YorkBishopthorpe RoadYorkYO23 1DEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYour responsibilities will include:Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary teamAssess how a persons communication impacts on their day to day life and provide intervention as appropriate.Work with the person and their social network to problem solve and overcome barriers.Assess communication and provide a management plan and rehabilitation (as appropriate) seeking specialist assessments as requiredProvide training to staff and our service users social networkBe integral to service and organisational development.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYour responsibilities will include:Work as autonomous speech and language therapist within your multidisciplinary teamAssess how a persons communication impacts on their day to day life and provide intervention as appropriate.Work with the person and their social network to problem solve and overcome barriers.Assess communication and provide a management plan and rehabilitation (as appropriate) seeking specialist assessments as requiredProvide training to staff and our service users social networkBe integral to service and organisational development.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • About you:
  • What are we looking for?
  • The successful applicant will have a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered with the HCPC
  • Achieved Dysphagia Competencies
  • Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI e.g. social communication, cognitive communication, communication partner training.
  • Able to manage complex dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload
  • Minimum 4 years qualified experience encompassing complex case management
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • About you:
  • What are we looking for?
  • The successful applicant will have a Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered with the HCPC
  • Achieved Dysphagia Competencies
  • Specialist knowledge of SaLT models and interventions in ABI e.g. social communication, cognitive communication, communication partner training.
  • Able to manage complex dysphagia within an adult neurology caseload
  • Minimum 4 years qualified experience encompassing complex case management

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