Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Elysium Healthcare; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at The Dean Neurological Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with individuals facing complex neurological conditions, providing essential therapy and support. You will lead therapeutic sessions, manage a diverse caseload, and collaborate with a network of healthcare professionals. Enjoy a competitive salary, a generous welcome bonus, and numerous benefits, including career development opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

£3,600 Welcome Bonus

33 Days Annual Leave

Subsidised Meals

Parking

Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia.
• Specialist knowledge in acquired communication and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Lead group therapeutic sessions to improve speech and communication.
• Conduct assessments, plan interventions, and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Caseload Management

Assessment and Treatment of Dysphagia

Teamwork

Cultural and Linguistic Sensitivity

Education

HCPC Registration

Ongoing Professional Development

Job description

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with Neuro experience, looking for a new opportunity where you will be supported to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, join The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester and enjoy a £3,600 Welcome Bonus.

Where you will be working

The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham, and surrounding villages.

The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability.

It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation, emphasizing maximising each individual's abilities, comfort, and quality of life.

Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall-mounted suction, and oxygen equipment, with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, gardens, a gym, and a minibus.

Your role

You will lead group therapeutic sessions, helping people develop and improve their speech and communication. Building rapport with service users, you will encourage engagement and empower recovery. You will manage a caseload, conducting assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned with care plans.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and access to various training courses to support your career development.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will be:

• Demonstrating specialist skills in handling complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and developing appropriate caseload management strategies.
• Undertaking audits and contributing to research in treatment provision.
• Possessing specialist knowledge in areas such as acquired communication and swallowing disorders.

Requirements

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

What you will get

• A competitive annual salary
• £3,600 welcome bonus
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
• Subsidised meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer

You will work for a stable, established company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors, there are growth opportunities.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees globally.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer. All staff are responsible for safeguarding service users, and a DBS disclosure is required.