Speech and Language Therapist – St Peter’s Hospital

TN United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Speech and Language Therapist at a leading healthcare provider in Newport. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs. This role offers a supportive environment, ongoing training, and a chance to work alongside experienced professionals. With an attractive salary and various benefits, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovative care. If you are passionate about enhancing communication and making a positive impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual salary of £41,659 to £47,672

Industry-leading training

Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Friendly and supportive work environment

Overtime opportunities

Death in service

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualifications are essential.
• Experience in dysphagia would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and diagnostic advice for service users.
• Manage a specialist/complex caseload including dysphagia.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings and training.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Communication skills

Assessment and diagnostics

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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Client:

Iris Care Group

Location:

Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Speech and Language Therapist – St Peter’s Hospital

• Location: Newport
• Hours: 37.5

We are not able to accept CVs from TIER 4/ Candidates requesting sponsorship

Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual, Iris Care Group has an exciting new opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join one of our well-established teams at St Peter’s Hospital, Newport.

Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference .

What will you receive?

• Annual salary of £41,659 to £47,672 (dependent on experience)
• Industry-leading training
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• ‘Recognise Me’, our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
• Free on-site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Overtime opportunities
• Death in service

Iris Care Group also offers a ‘refer a friend’ scheme: where you could earn as much as £1000* for every new staff member you successfully introduce.

Role Description

The post is supported by a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist and an Speech and Language Therapist Assistant . You will be an integral part of our Speech and Language Therapy Team with the aim of promoting communication for all. Additionally experience in dysphagia would be advantageous. Audit and governance along with patient safety are key deliverables in the service and we welcome fresh ideas and approaches.

Role Responsibilities

• Specialist/ complex case load which could include – Dysphagia management and training.
• To provide assessments, diagnostic and appropriate advice for all LSHG Service users those are referred.
• To help plan and monitor individual and group treatment as appropriate.
• To be part of LSHG multi-disciplinary team, liaising, co-ordinating and planning work with other professionals in specific units.
• To encourage good liaison with other agencies promoting positive good practice.
• To contribute advice to families as necessary.
• To attend MDT’s, staff meetings, CPD’s and in-service training as required.
• To follow current administrative and statistical procedures as required by LSHG.
• To keep clinical notes as per professional guidance and standards and to present information to MDT’s.
• To keep up to date with new techniques and research for the maintenance and promotion of good practice and to record same on the Professional Log of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• To be conversant with communicating quality guidelines and ensure agreed care standards are adhered to.
• To ensure statistical information and client records are updated
• To participate in quality assurance and clinical audits as necessary

Role Requirements

• Degree in Speech and language Therapy
• Recognised professional qualifications are essential