Package Description

Job Title: Senior Speech and Language Therapist  

Reports to: National Lead for ABI

Hours:  37.5 hours per week (negotiable)

Location: Home base within 2 hours drive of Manchester with national travel when required

Job Purpose

Working as part of Keys Group Clinical Services to provide direct and indirect Speech and Language Therapy input to adults placed within our learning disability, mental health and acquired brain injury services. The role primarily involves providing direct assessment, intervention and consultation to support the provision of high quality services for people with Acquired Brain Injury, some of whom also have enduring complex physical health needs. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy input across Keys services within the region.

• Assess adults with complex needs and contribute a specialist Speech and Language Therapy perspective.

• Develop, implement, and oversee evidence-based treatment and management plans.

• Deliver specialist therapeutic interventions appropriate to Keys Group services.

• Provide clinical advice, consultation, and guidance to staff, families, and professionals.

• Deliver training, supervision, and consultation to multidisciplinary teams.

• Contribute to service delivery, development meetings, and agreed project work.

• Advise management on Speech and Language Therapy needs and service improvements.

• Maintain effective links with Local Authorities, NHS services, and partner agencies.

• Apply and promote evidence-based practice through ongoing review of current research.

• Support service evaluation and coordinate agreed outcome measures within the region.

• Initiate and support research activity with agreement from the National Clinical Director.

• Participate in line management and clinical supervision.

• Work in accordance with professional standards and Keys Group policies.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and complete required data collection.

• Undertake reasonable travel and additional duties as agreed.

• Maintain continuous professional development and attend relevant meetings and training

About you

• Essential: HCPC Registered
• Essential: RCSLT Registered 
• Essential: Level 3 Safeguarding with a willingness to complete level 5
• Essential: Experience in Management of Dysphagia
• Essential: Full clean driving license and access to my own car.
• Desirable: Leadership and Management Qualifications

Why join Keys Group?

• Salary - £55,000 per annum
• Car Allowance - £3,600 Per annum 
• Flexibility – Hybrid working pattern
• Annual Leave – Generous annual leave 
• Career Progression – We have a whole world of opportunities available within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into Senior Leaders within our organization. 
• DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and subsequent renewals
• Ongoing Training and Development – Supported by our award-winning Learning and Development Team, you will receive ongoing training and development throughout your career
• Pension Scheme – start growing that pot for a healthy and happy retirement
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Staff Referral Scheme – earn a generous bonus for spreading the word and referring a friend to join our team
• EPIC Awards –All of our employees are EPIC in our eyes and do some incredible things each and every day. Each month, we recognise those that have shown that they really live by our values with EPIC awards and a fantastic prize on offer
• Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – available via a Blue Light card and out HAPI app, save up to 50% with certain retailers

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