Senior Speech and Language Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist in Gloucester, where you'll support individuals with complex neurological conditions. This role emphasizes teamwork and professional development, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. With a strong focus on enhancing communication and swallowing abilities, you will lead therapeutic sessions and manage a diverse caseload. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment that values your growth and well-being.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Subsidized meals

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Specialist skills in managing complex cases and cultural differences.
• Experience with dysphagia assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Lead group therapeutic sessions to improve speech and communication.
• Manage a caseload with assessments and interventions.

Skills

HCPC registration

Dysphagia assessment and treatment

Family engagement

Continuing professional development

Job description

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Senior Speech and Language Therapist, Gloucester

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 22645df63e2f

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Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

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 requiring ongoing support and assistance to maximize functional ability.

It specializes in slow stream rehabilitation, emphasizing maximizing 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 well-equipped therapy facilities, gardens, a gym, and a minibus.

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 dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and generating appropriate strategies for caseload management.
• Undertaking audits and contributing to research in treatment provision.
• Possessing specialist knowledge in areas such as acquired communication and swallowing disorders.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

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

What you will get:

• A competitive annual salary
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Subsidized meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package

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

About your next employer:

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

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network across 10 countries employing over 86,000 people.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, is a Disability Confident employer, and promotes inclusive and accessible hiring practices. All staff are responsible for safeguarding service users' welfare. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.