Specialist Speech And Language Therapist

Elysium Healthcare; Hempstalls; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

33 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Rewards & Benefits Ely-Vate

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

24/7 GP service

Descripción de la vacante

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to manage a complex caseload and deliver person-centred assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary setting in England. You will take professional responsibility for your own caseload, conducting detailed assessments of communication and swallowing difficulties to support clinical decision-making.

You will work closely with residents, families and carers, contribute to MDT meetings, lead therapy groups and supervise

Formación

• HCPC-registered SLT with current registration.
• Experience assessing and treating dysphagia.
• Experience working with residents' families.
• Demonstrated continuing professional development.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a complex Speech and Language Therapy caseload.
• Conduct detailed swallowing and communication assessments.
• Deliver person-centred interventions and contribute to MDT decisions.
• Lead communication-focused therapeutic groups and training.
• Support care planning and capacity considerations with Psychology.

Conocimientos

HCPC registration

Dysphagia caseload

Experience with families

CPD evidence

Descripción del empleo

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? Join Adderley Green as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to manage a complex caseload of residents and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary setting.

In this role, you will take full personal, professional and legal responsibility for your own specialist caseload, working independently while seeking support and supervision when required. You will carry out detailed communication and swallowing assessments using both formal and informal tools, including perceptual analysis and in‑depth language assessment, to support accurate clinical decision‑making and contribute to differential diagnosis and prognosis.

Working closely with residents, families and carers, you will provide clear and compassionate explanations of complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties, ensuring individuals feel supported and understood. You will contribute actively to multidisciplinary team working, attending and participating in relevant clinical and management meetings, and providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy input to care planning and decision‑making.

You will play a key role in managing swallowing programmes, including those involving PEG feeding, working collaboratively with nursing teams, kitchen staff and visiting dietitians to ensure safe swallowing practice and appropriate nutritional intake. You will also assess the need for communication aids and support residents and carers in their safe and effective use.

The role includes leading communication‑focused therapeutic groups, training therapy assistants and carers, and supporting colleagues in delivering individual communication and swallowing programmes. You will work alongside Psychology colleagues on complex capacity issues and use strong motivational, negotiation and problem‑solving skills to support positive outcomes.

Other responsibilities:

• To directly support and supervise staff ensuring professional lines of accountability and priorities are met and that all policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.

To be successful in the role, you will 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'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 £42,170
• 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

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