Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Jobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Career development

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Earned wage access

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare in the United Kingdom is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to manage a complex caseload in a multidisciplinary setting. You will work independently with supervision as needed, conducting detailed assessments and supporting decision-making for communication and swallowing disorders.

In this role you will lead therapy groups, mentor assistants and collaborate with psychology on capacity issues, contributing to high‑quality care planning and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia.
• Experience of working with families.

Responsibilities

• Take full personal, professional and legal responsibility for your own specialist caseload.
• Carry out detailed communication and swallowing assessments using formal and informal tools.
• Contribute to differential diagnosis and prognosis.
• Provide explanations of complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties to residents, families and carers.
• Lead communication-focused therapeutic groups and train therapy assistants and carers.
• Support colleagues in delivering individual communication and swallowing programmes.
• Collaborate with Psychology on complex capacity issues.
• Attend clinical and management meetings and contribute to care planning.

Skills

HCPC registration

Caseload management

Dysphagia experience

Family collaboration

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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 highquality, personcentred 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 indepth language assessment, to support accurate clinical decisionmaking 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 decisionmaking. 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 communicationfocused 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 problemsolving 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