Speech and Language Therapist

Getat Elysium Healthcare; Billingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Birthday day off

Ely-Vate discounts

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Pension

Job summary

The Bridge Care Centre Middlesbrough is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to manage a complex caseload of residents, delivering person-centred assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead swallowing programmes, conduct detailed dysphagia assessments, collaborate with nursing and dietitians, supervise therapy assistants, and contribute to care planning. HCPC registered therapists with a passion for patient-centred outcomes are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex speech and language therapy caseload.
• Carry out detailed assessments using formal and informal tools.
• Provide MDT input to care planning and decision-making.
• Lead communication-focused therapy groups and train assistants.
• Support colleagues on capacity issues and promote patient-centred care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication with families

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? If so, join The Bridge Care Centre Middlesbrough 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 part time role working 22.5 hours per week, 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 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 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 this role, you will have:

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

Where you will be working

Location: The Bridge Care Centre, Lower East Street, Middlesbrough, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain, spinal cord injuries and complex airway management. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary and clinical teams to deliver truly person-centred services where each individual is at the heart of everything. The service has extensive facilities to cater for specific needs for people over 18 years old, who have complex neurological care and rehabilitation requirements.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Annual Salary
• 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 disclosureJBRP1_UKTJ