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Speech and Language Therapist Lead Band 7
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People (QEF)
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Overview
Step into a leadership role in our state-of-the-art 48-bed rehab unit! We’re looking for a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to lead our team.
£46,148 to £52,809
per year, depending on experience
Full time, Part time
(37.5 hours per week full time, part time hours considered)
Leatherhead, Surrey
Key information
This role requires satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with the adults barred list, covered by Queen Elizabeth's Foundation if you’re not already a member of The Update Service.
About the role
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, you’ll be a key player in our senior leadership team, dedicated to delivering the highest standards of patient-cantered care.
As part of our team, you’ll participate in the key worker program, following integrated care pathways. We support your personal development with regular supervision, reflective practice, in-house training, and various CPD opportunities.
At Queen Elizabeth's Foundation, we provide specialized speech and language services for clients with complex disabilities under the care of CRC. You’ll 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 already in the UK).
QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job.
Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage HR@qef.org.uk or 01372841144.
Requirements
About you:
• You are passionate about your area of work
• Our Values and Behaviours inspire you
• You hold a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy and up to date HCPC registration
• You are a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy and work within the scope of your professional guidelines
• You have post graduate experience and knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in the treatment and management of clients requiring physical and neuro rehabilitation and or physical and learning difficulties.
• You have relevant experience in dysphagia and communication and voice management
• You have evidence of relevant post graduate courses, CPD and an up to date professional portfolio