Band 6 – Speech & Language Therapist- Taunton

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist for a private hospital in Taunton. The role involves assessing and treating patients with speech difficulties, managing caseloads, and conducting audits. Benefits include extensive annual leave, career development opportunities, and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia.
• Experience of working with families.

Responsibilities

• Leading group therapeutic sessions and improving communication skills.
• Utilizing specialist skills for complex cases.
• Undertaking audits and contributing to treatment research.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of dysphagia

Managing caseload

Contributing to research

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Speech & Language TherapistBanding: Band 6Location: TauntonStart: ASAPSalary: £36,000 – £42,000Working hours: Monday to Friday

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist to join our team in Taunton. This role involves working in a private, purpose-built 75-bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health problems. You will lead group therapeutic sessions, helping individuals develop and improve their speech and communication skills. By building one-to-one rapport with service users, you will encourage engagement and empower recovery.

What will your responsibilities be:

• Assessment and treatment of dysphagia
• Managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
• Undertaking audits and contributing to research in the provision of treatments
• Utilizing specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and generating appropriate strategies for caseload management

Qualifications and Experiences:

• HCPC registration
• Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia
• Experience of working with families

Benefits:

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
• A range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and much more

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Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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Next Steps:

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