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Speech Language Therapist - Mental Health Hospital

JR United Kingdom

Taunton

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GBP 30,000 - 50,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Therapist to join their team in a private mental health hospital. In this rewarding role, you will lead therapeutic sessions, helping individuals enhance their communication skills and engage in their recovery journey. The position offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional development, ensuring you can achieve your career aspirations. With generous annual leave, wellbeing support, and various other benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful change in mental health care.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
Free meals
Free parking
Wellbeing support
Career development and training
Pension contribution
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity Package
Retail discounts
Special offers

Qualifications

  • HCPC registration and experience in dysphagia assessment required.
  • Experience working with families and managing caseloads is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead group therapeutic sessions to improve speech and communication.
  • Manage a designated caseload and evaluate treatment outcomes.
  • Conduct audits and contribute to research in treatment provision.

Skills

Dysphagia Assessment
Communication Skills
Therapeutic Techniques
Caseload Management

Education

HCPC Registration
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Speech & Language Therapist

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

About the role:

Working in a private purpose-built 75-bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health problems. Leading group therapeutic 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.

What’s in it for you as a Speech and Language Therapist:

  • 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.

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist:

  • Assessment and treatment of dysphagia.
  • Manage a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
  • Undertaking audits and contributing to research in the provision of treatments.
  • Utilise specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.

What we are looking for in a Speech and Language Therapist:

  • HCPC registration.
  • Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia.
  • Experience of working with families.

Next steps:

If you are interested to hear more, either hit the APPLY NOW button or reach out to Lucy at 020 4602 4083 or [email protected]

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