Join Our Dynamic Team as a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex disabilities and those recovering from traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other neurological conditions? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist who’s passionate about changing lives through innovative care and rehabilitation.
At our state-of-the-art 48-bed centre in Leatherhead, Surrey, you will work alongside a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and physiotherapists, all focused on providing the highest standard of care.
We can offer a tier 2 visa sponsorship.
What You Will Be Doing
As part of our expert SLT team, you’ll:
Deliver specialized speech, language, and swallowing assessments for adults with communication and cognitive challenges.
Provide neurorehabilitation in a supportive residential setting, offering both individual and group interventions.
Play a key role in stroke recovery pathways, offering essential rehabilitation services that follow best practice and government policies.
Work directly with out-patients, delivering transformative care and advice.
Help design and develop SLT programs under the mentorship of senior SLTs.
Offer invaluable guidance to clients, families, and staff on managing dysphagia.
Why Join Us?
Be Part of Something Big: We are expanding our neuro-rehabilitation therapy team to support even more people with disabilities. You’ll be part of a progressive organization with a rich history and an exciting future.
Grow With Us: We will support your professional growth through supervision, reflective practice, in-house training, and CPD opportunities.
Cutting-Edge Opportunities: Enhance your skills by attending VF clinics for referred clients and gain hands-on experience completing your dysphagia competencies.
Collaborative & Inclusive Team: You will work closely with a highly skilled team that values collaboration, ensuring the best outcomes for every client.
Join a Community: All staff participate in our key therapist/worker program, building meaningful connections with clients on their journey to recovery.
What You Bring
A degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
Membership with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
A passion for neurorehabilitation and a commitment to empowering clients with complex neuro disabilities.
Enthusiasm, motivation, and alignment with our core values.
Why Wait?
This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team where you will be empowered to grow and make a tangible impact.
Apply today and help shape the future of neurorehabilitation! For a copy of the Job description and person specification please click HERE
(This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Costs covered if you’re not part of The Update Service).
BENEFITS
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
Free on-site parking
Blue Light Card
Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.
BEING PART OF QEF MEANS
Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities.
Promoting QEF’s Equal Opportunities policy.
Being an active team player.
Being an ambassador of QEF’s Values and Behaviours
– Everyone Matters,
– Everyone Works Together,
– Everyone Makes a Difference.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER
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 on HR@QEF.org.uk or on 01372 841 144
Shortlisting will begin the week after the advert closes and interviews will commence the week after.