Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Neurological Rehabilitation
Location: Gloucester
Salary: Up to 45,996 per annum + benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Sponsorship: Available
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist neurological rehabilitation service in Gloucester. The service provides 24-hour nursing and therapy support for adults with complex, long-term neurological conditions, focusing on slow-stream rehabilitation and maximising independence, communication and quality of life.
This role is ideal for a Speech and Language Therapist with strong neuro experience who is looking to progress into a senior position within a supportive, well-resourced multidisciplinary environment.
About the Service
The centre supports up to 60 residents and delivers specialist care for individuals with complex neurological needs. Facilities include fully adapted bedrooms with high-dependency equipment, well-equipped therapy suites, gardens, gym facilities and community transport, creating an environment that supports rehabilitation, dignity and long-term wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a specialist caseload, delivering high-quality assessment, intervention and outcome evaluation
Provide expert Speech and Language Therapy input for individuals with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
Lead group and individual therapy sessions to support recovery and independence
Contribute to audits, research activity and service development
Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff and therapy assistants
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care
Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, confidentiality and governance
Support families and carers as part of the wider rehabilitation pathway
Person Specification
Essential
HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
Experience managing a caseload involving dysphagia assessment and treatment
Experience working with adults with complex neurological conditions
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development
Strong communication and team-working skills
Desirable
Experience in rehabilitation or long-term neurological care
Experience supervising junior staff or students
Interest in service development, audit and clinical leadership
What's on Offer
Salary up to 45,996 per annum
Welcome bonus of 3,600
33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday leave
Career development and funded training opportunities
Wellbeing and employee support programmes
Blue Light Card discounts
Pension scheme
Free or subsidised meals and on-site parking
Access to gym, gardens and modern therapy facilities
Safeguarding
The organisation is committed to safer recruitment and the protection of service users. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and relevant pre-employment checks.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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