About this role
Job summary
The role of the Speech & Language Therapist will be to provide high quality rehabilitation care to our residents. The role will involve working at both sites; Lillington House and Helen Ley House. This will involve a range of neurological assessment and intervention skills, across different phases of treatment (restorative and compensatory rehabilitation, long term maintenance and palliation).
The role will be a minimum of 22.5hours per week, with consideration of full-time options.
Main duties of the job
To prioritise, assess and manage own patient caseload, demonstrating specialised skills, experience and ability to work without supervision.
To promote effective and evidence based treatments, identifying and utilising evidence based outcome measures appropriate for the residents at Castel Froma Neuro Care.
About us
Castel Froma Neuro Care is a registered charity that cares for those with complex neurological conditions such as brain injury, MS, MND, Parkinson's disease and Huntingdon's disease. We have permanent residents across two sites (Lillington House and Helen Ley House), plus a number of respite guests who stay with us on a temporary basis.
Castel Froma Neuro Care can offer:
Comprehensive healthcare package following successful completion of probation period; Contributory pension scheme; Staff uniform; Training, both in-house and external; Mentor support; 28 days holiday per annum, rising to 30 days after 2 complete years' service (based on full time) Free on-site parking
Job description Job responsibilities
Prioritising workload through demonstration of high level of understanding of clinical needs and risks to individuals to ensure residents psychological, social and physical needs are met.Ability to work clinically without direct supervision while being able to appropriately raise key safety and clinical risks or concernsEffectively communicate complex information to residents and family members regarding SALT interventionsManage and enable risk within your scope of practice in an unpredictable environment with complex neurological conditionsTo ensure all records are maintained and stored confidentially and in line with GDPR and HCPC requirementsTo work holistically as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.To Follow Castel Froma Neuro Care's policies and procedures
Person Specification
Experience Essential
At least 2 years' clinical experience working as a Speech & Language Therapist Experience working with neurological conditions
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to own transport. Able to build effective working relationships with team members, outside colleagues, residents and relatives. To have a positive attitude and enthusiasm towards residents and the wider work of the organisation. Well organised with effective time management skills
Qualifications Essential
Degree level qualification in Speech & Language Therapy Health and Care Professions Council Registration
Disclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Castel Froma Neuro Care
Address Lillington House
93 Lillington Road
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 6LL
Employer's website https://www.castelfroma.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)