Brainkind
Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
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Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Band 7 preferred. Experienced Band 6 SLTs with dysphagia training are welcome to apply.
Location: York
Contract: Permanent, part-time
Hours: 22.5 hours a week (3 days)
Salary: £39,959 – £56,515 full-time equivalent, depending on experience (about £23,975 – £33,909 for 22.5 hours)
About Brainkind
Brainkind is a UK charity that helps people with brain injuries rebuild their lives. We support people whose injuries came from accidents, illness, substance misuse, and other causes. Our teams help them relearn lost skills and reach their own goals.
Our staff care about their work and look out for each other. You’ll join a close, supportive team.
The role
You’ll work as part of a team of therapists and other professionals, giving speech and language therapy to adults with acquired brain injury. You’ll work with patients, their families, and outside professionals using Brainkind’s neurobehavioral approach.
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What you’ll do
- Assess patients’ communication and swallowing needs and set rehab goals
- Plan and deliver therapy, and adjust it as patients progress
- Assess and manage complex swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
- Work with patients who have complex physical, mental health, and behavioral needs
- Help patients take part in decisions about their care, including those who lack capacity
- Train staff and families to support patients’ communication and swallowing
- Write reports and care plans, and present them to the team
- Keep clear, accurate records
What we’re looking for
- Degree in speech and language therapy
- HCPC registration
- Dysphagia qualification and experience
- At least 2 years’ experience for Band 6, or 4 years for Band 7
- Experience using SLT assessment tools and outcome measures
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of clinical governance and evidence-based practice
- Clear written and spoken communication
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What you’ll get
- 38 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of leave each year
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company pension and life assurance
- Eye care vouchers
- Long service and staff awards
- Free parking
- Training and career development
Good to know
We review applications and interview as they come in, so apply soon. All successful candidates need 3 years of checkable references and a DBS/PVG check. Brainkind is a disability-confident employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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