Speech and Language Therapist

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Speech and Language Therapist, where your expertise in managing complex neurological cases will be valued. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on professional development and patient care. You will be part of a dedicated team, providing essential rehabilitation services to individuals with neurological conditions. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a welcome bonus, and a commitment to work-life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in their field while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Annual Salary up to £50,000

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

33 Days Annual Leave

Free Meals

Free Parking

Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Experience managing a designated caseload including assessments and interventions.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in speech and language therapy.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases with cultural and linguistic considerations.
• Conduct audits and contribute to research on treatment provision.

Skills

Dysphagia Management

Communication Disorders

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

Band 7 Level Practitioner

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with neurological or respiratory experience, 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 our brand-new service, Lakefields Neurological Centre in Chigwell for 2 days per week and our Gardens and Jacobs Neurological Centre for 3 days per week, working 37.5 hours per week across both sites.

Where you will be working

Location: Lambourne Rd, Chigwell IG7 6HH

Lakefields Neurological Centre is a fully refurbished 22-bed neurological service for people with neurological and spinal conditions requiring specialist rehabilitation following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or other neurological conditions.

The service specialises in ongoing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, providing complex physical, tracheostomy, and respiratory care.

Gardens Neurological Centre and Jacobs Neurological Centre have a combined total of 132 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), on the Hertfordshire and Essex border, within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge.

These centres deliver specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for individuals with complex long-term neurological conditions and brain or spinal injuries requiring ongoing support to maximise functional ability.

Recovery is supported wherever possible, with emphasis on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort, and quality of life.

Each service features communal lounges, dining rooms, and bedrooms with en-suite facilities, with over 95% on single occupancy. All rooms are adapted to each resident's needs based on assessments.

You will have experience managing a designated caseload, including conducting assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes in line with care plans.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you'll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and access to various training courses to support your career development.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating specialist skills in managing complex cases, considering cultural and linguistic differences, and developing appropriate strategies for caseload management.
• Undertaking audits and contributing to research related to treatment provision.
• Possessing specialist knowledge in acquired communication and swallowing disorders.

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

• Band 7 Level Practitioner or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Experience managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia
• Experience working with families
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development

What you will get

• Annual salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, car leasing options, holiday financing, and more.

About your next employer

You will work for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education sectors, there are ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, operates in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to safer recruitment practices and safeguarding service users. All staff are required to understand their responsibility in promoting welfare, and successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure.