Speech and Language Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Wellington; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their team in Wellington. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on mental health, where you'll lead therapeutic sessions and manage a caseload to empower recovery. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you'll have access to various training opportunities to enhance your skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a range of benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual salary up to £42,000

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Special offers

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia.
• Demonstrating specialist skills in dealing with complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic group sessions to improve speech and communication.
• Manage a designated caseload and complete assessments and interventions.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Mental Health Experience

Dysphagia Management

Assessment and Treatment

Teamwork

Professional Development

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist, Wellington

Client:

Location:

Wellington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

55cbc72b7c82

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with mental health 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 Wellesley Hospital.

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose-built 75 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health problems.

The Wellesley Hospital, built in 2017, works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, Cygnet Healthcare and Live Well to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

You will lead therapeutic group sessions, helping people develop and improve their speech and communication. Building one-to-one rapport with service users, you will encourage engagement and empower recovery.

You will have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will be:

• Demonstrating specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and generating appropriate strategies for caseload management.
• Undertaking audits and contributing to research in the provision of treatments.
• Possessing specialist knowledge in the areas of mental health care services.

To be successful in this role, you'll 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 will get:

• Annual salary of up to £42,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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.