Speech and Language Therapist

Athona Limited; Wellington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Birthday leave

Buy extra leave

Training opportunities

Wellbeing discounts

Blue Light Card

Life assurance

24/7 GP service

Maternity package

Pension

Job summary

Athona Limited are seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist inpatient mental health hospital in Somerset. The role involves managing a caseload, delivering assessments and interventions for communication and swallowing difficulties, and leading group therapy sessions within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work with adults with complex needs, contribute to audits and service development, and have access to ongoing professional development, training and support through a

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience managing a caseload involving dysphagia assessment and treatment.
• Experience working with families.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience working within mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated caseload, completing assessments, planning interventions and evaluating outcomes.
• Deliver specialist assessments and interventions for service users with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop tailored treatment strategies for complex cases, including cultural and linguistic differences.
• Lead therapeutic group sessions and build relationships to encourage engagement.
• Provide input on acquired communication disorders, swallowing difficulties and mental health-related needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to support care plans and recovery.
• Undertake audits, contribute to research and support service development.

Skills

Dysphagia care

Family engagement

CPD evidence

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessment & intervention

Job description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist inpatient mental health service in Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist with mental health experience who is looking to develop their clinical skills and progress their career within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will be working within a purpose-built hospital providing specialist care and treatment for adults with complex mental health needs. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play an important role in helping service users develop and improve their communication skills, supporting meaningful recovery and promoting greater independence.

You will manage your own designated caseload, completing specialist assessments, developing individualised treatment plans and delivering appropriate interventions to meet service users’ needs. You will lead therapeutic group sessions, build positive one-to-one relationships and encourage engagement, helping individuals make progress towards their personal recovery goals.

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical knowledge and experience to support people with complex communication and swallowing difficulties. You will also have opportunities to contribute to audits, research and service development, while benefiting from access to professional support, training and development through a wider network of healthcare professionals.

Salary: Competitive annual salary

Position: Speech and Language Therapist

Hours: Not Specified

Setting: Specialist Inpatient Mental Health Hospital

Location: Wellington, Somerset

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Manage a designated caseload, completing assessments, planning interventions and evaluating individual outcomes.
• Deliver specialist assessments and interventions for service users with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop tailored treatment strategies for complex cases, including cultural and linguistic differences.
• Lead therapeutic group sessions, build individual relationships and encourage service user engagement.
• Provide specialist input on acquired communication disorders, swallowing difficulties and mental health-related communication needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support individual care plans and recovery.
• Undertake clinical audits, contribute to research and support ongoing service development.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience managing a caseload involving dysphagia assessment and treatment.
• Experience working with families.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience working within mental health services.

What benefits are on offer?

• Competitive annual salary.
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Additional birthday leave and option to buy annual leave.
• Career development and professional training opportunities.
• Employee rewards platform, discounts and wellbeing support.
• Blue Light Card and life assurance.
• 24/7 GP service, enhanced maternity package and pension.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector.
• Support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.