Join Our Team as a Speech and Language Therapy Lead!
At QEF, 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)
THE OPPORTUNITY
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.
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.
This role requires satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with the adults barred list, covered by QEF if you’re not already a member of The Update Service.
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
BENEFITS
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• 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 HR@qef.org.uk or 01372841144
FURTHER INFORMATION
• Please click HERE for a copy the Job Description and Person Specification.
HOW TO APPLY
• If you are interested in becoming part of team QEF please APPLY NOW!
Shortlisting will begin the Monday after the advert closes and interviews will be held the following week.