Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)

Location Chigwell
Job type Permanent
Salary £40k per year
Reference 213156

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)
Location: Chigwell
Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with experience in neurological or respiratory care, seeking a fresh opportunity where you'll receive robust support for your professional growth and personal aspirations? If so, we invite you to join our client's newly established service at a Neurological Centre in Chigwell, scheduled to open its doors in May 2024. As a gesture of our warm welcome, you'll receive a £5,000 Welcome Bonus upon joining.

The Neurological Centre is poised to be a 22-bed facility offering specialised round-the-clock nursing and therapy services tailored for individuals grappling with complex long-term neurological conditions. Our focus lies in providing continuous support and assistance to enhance functional capabilities and elevate the quality of life for our residents. At the core of our services are neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy, and ventilator care.

Our bedrooms are meticulously designed to cater to individual needs, equipped with high-dependency apparatus including ceiling track hoists, wall-mounted suction, and oxygen equipment. Additionally, we boast well-appointed therapy spaces, expansive lounge areas, and wheelchair accessibility to serene gardens.

As an adept Speech and Language Therapist, you will be entrusted with managing a designated caseload, drawing upon your theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to conduct assessments, devise tailored care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes in alignment with individual needs.

Our collaborative ethos ensures you'll benefit from unwavering support from a regional network of healthcare professionals, coupled with access to a diverse array of training initiatives aimed at propelling you towards your career aspirations.

About Our Client:

You'll be joining an esteemed, resilient organisation, boasting a workforce exceeding 8,000 individuals and a distinctive approach to care delivery. With a robust network of over 90 services spanning Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors across England and Wales, there exists ample scope for your professional evolution and mobility.

We operate within a larger umbrella, a global entity spanning 10 countries and employing over 86,000 professionals worldwide. Upholding the highest standards of recruitment, we are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our service users. Therefore, candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as part of our safer recruitment practices.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrating proficiency in handling complex cases, navigating cultural and linguistic diversities, and formulating effective caseload management strategies.
  • Conducting audits and contributing to research endeavors aimed at advancing treatment provisions.
  • Possessing specialist insights into acquired communication and swallowing disorders.

To excel in this role, you should possess:

  • HCPC registration.
  • Experience in managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia.
  • Previous engagement with families.
  • Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

In return, we offer:

  • An annual salary of £40,000.
  • A £5,000 welcome bonus.
  • A generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays), with an additional day off on your birthday.
  • Complimentary meals and parking facilities.
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support initiatives to foster a harmonious work-life balance.
  • Tailored career development and training opportunities to facilitate your professional advancement.
  • Pension contributions to safeguard your future.
  • Life Assurance coverage for added security.
  • Enhanced Maternity Package to cherish the joys of motherhood.

In addition, you'll enjoy an array of supplementary benefits, encompassing retail discounts, car leasing options sans credit checks, holiday financing schemes, and much more.

Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.