Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Elysium Healthcare Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Career development and training

Blue Light Card

Pension contribution

24/7 GP service

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Lead Speech & Language Therapist to provide clinical leadership and service development within a specialist multidisciplinary environment. You will lead a team delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for complex communication and dysphagia needs.

You will supervise SLTs and Therapy Assistants, develop innovative care models, and ensure evidence-based practice within a robust governance framework at the Gateway Recovery Centre.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Pathology (essential)
• Current HCPC registration (essential)
• RCSLT Membership (essential)
• Evidence of Post-graduate study (essential)
• Masters qualification (desirable)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Leadership and service management skills (essential)
• Excellent communication skills—verbal and written (essential)
• Knowledge of SPSS or similar statistical package, word processing and computer skills (desirable)
• Training and education skills (essential)
• Expert knowledge in dysphagia and communication disorders (essential)
• Experience of staff management (desirable)
• Service development and improvement (essential)

Responsibilities

• Lead the Speech & Language Therapy service and develop innovative models of care
• Provide clinical leadership, expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for complex cases
• Supervise and support Speech & Language Therapists and Therapy Assistants
• Develop personalised therapy programmes and training for staff
• Maintain high clinical standards within a governance framework

Skills

Leadership and service management

Clinical leadership

Speech & Language Therapy

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Assessment and intervention planning

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Pathology

HCPC registration

RCSLT Membership

Post-graduate study

Masters (desirable)

Tools

SPSS

Word processing

Computers

Job description

Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist looking for an opportunity to lead and develop a specialist service while making a real difference to the lives of people with complex needs? Elysium Healthcare is seeking a full time Lead Speech & Language Therapist to provide clinical leadership, expert practice, and service development within a specialist multidisciplinary environment.

This is an exciting permanent opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative therapist to lead a high-quality Speech & Language Therapy service, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, acquired brain injury, autism, deafness, forensic backgrounds, and communication or swallowing difficulties. You will play a key role in shaping and developing services, ensuring patients receive evidence-based assessment, intervention, and support that promotes recovery and independence.

As Lead Speech & Language Therapist, you will manage a clinical caseload while providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with complex communication and dysphagia needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will deliver specialist interventions, develop personalised therapy programmes, and support patients throughout their care and rehabilitation journey.

You will lead the Speech & Language Therapy service, developing innovative models of care, maintaining high clinical standards, and ensuring services operate within a robust clinical governance framework. You will also supervise and support Speech & Language Therapists and Therapy Assistants, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to build a skilled and confident team.

• Degree in Speech & Language Pathology (essential)
• Current HCPC registration (essential)
• RCSLT Membership (essential)
• Evidence of Post-graduate study (essential)
• Masters qualification (desirable)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Skills/Knowledge
• Excellent personal organisational skills and accomplishment to lifelong learning
• Leadership and service management skills (essential)
• Excellent communication skills- verbal and written (essential)
• Experience of staff management (desirable)
• Ability to adopt a systematic approach (essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (essential)
• Wide range of clinical skills (essential)
• Clinical reasoning skills (essential)
• Administration skills (desirable)
• Presentational and group work skills (desirable).
• Knowledge of SPSS or similar statistical package, word processing and computer skills (desirable).
• Training and education skills (essential)
• Able to work independently and show initiative (essential)
• Knowledge and Experience
• Expert knowledge in dysphagia and communication disorders (essential)
• Working within a forensic or psychiatric setting (desirable).
• Experience of delivering group or individual based interventions (essential).
• Excellent multi-disciplinary team working skills (essential).
• Previous experience of conducting research, audit and project working (desirable).
• Service development and improvement (essential)

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

You will be working at the Gateway Recovery Centre, a state-of-the-art facility which provides care for men and women with complex mental health requirements.

The hospital is split into

four

distinct areas:

• Male Autism Service for the challenging and complex needs of adults with Autism and Asperger's syndrome
• Assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex mental health needs and personality difficulties
• Specialist inpatient service for older men with complex mental health and physical health needs.
• Low secure care setting for men with a mental illness with or without personality disorder/mild LD

You will be working alongside the team with the aim to improve the mental health and wellbeing of service users and to help them develop and maintain healthy relationships with others. Gateway Recovery Centre will work to reduce risk behaviours associated with mental health conditions so that our patients can ultimately live successful and fulfilling lives within the community.

What You'll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• A Competitive Annual Salary
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future