Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Elysium Healthcare; Longford CP; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl. bank

Career development

Rewards platform Ely-Vate

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Stream access to earned wages

GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension

Onsite parking

Job summary

Senior Speech and Language Therapist at Elysium Healthcare will lead group sessions and provide one-to-one support to people with complex neurological conditions, focusing on dysphagia and communication.

You'll manage a two-site caseload across Gloucester and Herefordshire, with four days on site and one travel day per week between sites, backed by a regional network and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and generating strategies for caseload management.
• Undertaking audits and contributing to research in the provision of treatments.
• Specialist knowledge in acquired communication and swallowing disorders.

Skills

Caseload management

Dysphagia assessment

Family engagement

Professional development

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you a Senior 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, this could be the role for you.

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.

Where you will be working:

4 days per week at The Dean Neurological Centre which has 60 beds, based in Gloucester (GL2 9EE). The site is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding villages.

1 day per week at Stanley House which has 41 beds based in Bosbury, Herefordshire (HR8 1HB). Business travel between sites is fully funded, with mileage reimbursed.

Both sites deliver 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.

They specialise 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.

As a Senior 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 acquired communication and swallowing disorders.

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

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

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:

• Annual base salary of £45,996
• 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
• Subsidised meals and free onsite parking

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.