Speech & Language Therapist

• Assess, diagnose, and manage adults with communication, cognitive-communication, and/or swallowing disorders resulting from neurological conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with service users, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver therapy across a range of settings (e.g. inpatient, outpatient, community, home visits as appropriate).
• Contribute to multidisciplinary goal setting, case discussions, and discharge planning.
• Provide education, training, and advice to families, carers, and other professionals to support ongoing rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in line with service and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and support students, assistants, or junior colleagues as required.
• Ensure practice is in line with professional standards, safeguarding policies, and relevant legislation.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working with young adults with complex neurological needs, including cerebral palsy (CP) and other lifelong neurological conditions.
• Previous experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Experience working with adults with neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, brain injury, neurodegenerative disease).
• Previously worked supporting individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC), communication devices and other assistive communication technology
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based assessment and intervention for communication and/or dysphagia in neuro-rehabilitation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Commitment to person-centred care and inclusive practice.

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working with young adults with complex neurological needs, including cerebral palsy (CP) and other lifelong neurological conditions.
• Previous experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Experience working with adults with neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, brain injury, neurodegenerative disease