Senior Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist at their Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester. The role involves leading therapy sessions and managing caseloads for individuals with complex neurological conditions. With a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity promises professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Subsidised meals and parking

Wellbeing support

Career development training

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Experience in managing a dysphagia caseload.
• Strong communication skills and experience with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead group therapy sessions and manage individual caseloads.
• Conduct assessments and implement treatment strategies.
• Focus on maximizing functional abilities of service users.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural Awareness

Education

HCPC registration

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

This is a temporary role for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist at the Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester, operated by Elysium Healthcare. The role involves leading group therapy sessions, managing a caseload, and supporting individuals with complex neurological conditions to improve their speech and communication. The successful candidate will receive a competitive annual salary and a £3,600 welcome bonus, along with a range of benefits including 33 days of annual leave and a pension contribution.

Main duties of the job

The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions. As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will lead group therapy sessions, build one-on-one rapport with service users, and encourage engagement and recovery. You will have experience in managing a caseload, completing assessments, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. The role requires specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and generating appropriate strategies for caseload management.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. The company is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that employs over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, and all staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users.

Job responsibilities

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with Neuroexperience, 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 Centrein Gloucesterand enjoy a £3,600 Welcome Bonus.

Where you will be working

The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), which is 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 where the emphasis is placed on 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 and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus.

You will lead group therapeutic group sessions, helping people develop and improve their speech and communication. Building one-to-one rapport with service users, you will encourage engagement and empower recovery. You will have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals

As a Speech and Language Therapist you will be:

• Demonstrating specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.
• Undertaking audits and contributing to research in the provision of treatments.
• Specialist knowledge in the areas of [service-specific requirement goes here e.g. acquired communication and swallowing disorders].

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

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

What you will get:

• A competitive annual salary
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• subsidised 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.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration, experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia, experience of working with families, and evidence of continuing professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceSalary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.