Lead Speech & Language Therapist: Complex Care & Dysphagia

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

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.