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Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Additional Resources
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4LQ, England

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • An exciting opportunity for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Dysphagia Lead) is available at a well-known charitable organization.
  • This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of £55,000.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience supporting service users with dysphagia and complex eating and drinking needs.
  • Key responsibilities include developing policies, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and providing training and support to colleagues.
  • The role also involves leadership in dysphagia therapy and requires a post-graduate qualification in Dysphagia.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SeniorSpeech and Language Therapist(Dysphagia Lead) to join a well-known charitable organisation. This full-time, permanent offers excellent benefits a salary of £55,000.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years’ experience supporting service users with dysphagia and complex eating and drinking needs.

As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will lead dysphagia therapy services, driving improvements in quality, compliance, and service outcomes

You will be responsible for:

  • Developing and refining policies focused on improving dysphagia therapy services.
  • Ensuring alignment of clinical practices with regulatory guidelines (NICE, HCPC, RCSLT).
  • Leading communication initiatives to keep therapists informed on service updates.
  • Supporting and advising therapists, especially on complex cases.
  • Monitoring and guiding therapy record-keeping and quality standards.
  • Providing training and support to colleagues, carers, and educational staff.
  • Collaborating with service leads to ensure cohesive approaches across various settings.

What we are looking for:

  • Previously worked as a Speech & Language Therapist, Speech Therapist or in a similar role.
  • At least 3 years’ experience supporting service users with dysphagia and complex eating and drinking needs.
  • Leadership experience in dysphagia therapy at Band 7 level.
  • Post Graduate qualification in Dysphagia.
  • Qualified therapist status.
  • Enhanced DBS check.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounts on shopping through rewards scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Wellbeing support including occupational health and counselling

Apply now to make a meaningful impact within a supportive educational environment and advance your career.

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