Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)

Go back Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Band 6 Speech andLanguage Therapist!Are youready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complexdisabilities and those recovering from traumatic brain injury, stroke, or otherneurological conditions? Were looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Speech andLanguage Therapist whos passionate about changing lives through innovativecare and rehabilitation.At ourstate-of-the-art 48-bed centre in Leatherhead, Surrey, youll work alongside afriendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, occupationaltherapists, psychologists, and physiotherapists, all focused on providing thehighest standard of care.We can offer a tier 2 visa sponsorship for this role.Main duties of the job

What You will Be DoingAs part ofour expert SLT team, you will:Deliver specialized speech, language, and swallowing assessments foradults with communication and cognitive challenges.Provide neurorehabilitation in a supportive residential setting, offeringboth individual and group interventions.Play a key role in stroke recovery pathways, offering essentialrehabilitation services that follow best practice and government policies.Work directly with out-patients, delivering transformative care andadvice.Help design and develop SLT programs under the mentorship of senior SLTs.Offer invaluable guidance to clients, families, and staff on managingdysphagia.Why Join Us?Be Part of Something Big:

Were expanding our team to support even more people withdisabilities. You will be part of a progressive organization with a rich historyand an exciting future.Grow With Us : We will support your professional growth throughsupervision, reflective practice, in-house training, and CPD opportunities.Cutting-Edge Opportunities:

Enhance your skillsby attending VF clinics for referred clients and gain hands-on experiencecompleting your dysphagia competencies.Collaborative and Inclusive Team : You will workclosely with a highly skilled team that values collaboration, ensuring the bestoutcomes for every client.Join a Community:

All staffparticipate in our key therapist/worker program, building connections with clients on their journey to recovery.About us

BENEFITS25 days annual leave plus bank holidays(increasing with service)Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basicsalary)Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme andshopping discountsFree on-site parkingBlue Light CardRange of training opportunities provided toensure career development.BEING PART OF QEF MEANSActively participating in learning, developmentand feedback opportunities.You are passionate about your roleBeing an active team player.Being an ambassador of QEFs Values andBehaviours:- Everyone Matters,- Everyone Works Together,- Everyone Makes a Difference.DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYERQEF is proud to be an equal opportunitiesemployerWe guarantee to interview all applicants whomeet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their abilityto do the jobPlease contact HR if you require any reasonableadjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on HR@qef.org.ukor 01372941144Job responsibilities

To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service.To contribute, as a member of the speech and language therapy team, to the evaluation and audit of practice. This may lead to the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols/care pathways.To liaise with other involved agencies and with clients and carers to provide an integrated service.Person Specification

Qualifications

Diploma or degree leading to the RCSLT Certificate to PracticeRegistered member of RCSLTHaving a licence to practice with the Healthcare Professions CouncilExperience

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary teamDisclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People£37,338 to £44,962 a yearplus excellent ..... full job details .....