Speech and Language Therapist

Elysium Healthcare Limited; New Jersey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Speech and Language Therapist, where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with neurological conditions. This role emphasizes teamwork, providing you with support from a network of healthcare professionals and access to ongoing training. You will lead therapeutic sessions, manage caseloads, and develop personalized treatment plans, all while enjoying a competitive salary and a £3,600 welcome bonus. With a focus on career development and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique chance to grow in your profession while contributing to the well-being of others.

Benefits

£3,600 Welcome Bonus

33 Days Annual Leave

Subsidised Meals

Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist with experience in managing complex cases.
• Proficient in assessment and treatment of dysphagia and communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Lead group therapy sessions to enhance speech and communication skills.
• Manage a designated caseload and evaluate treatment outcomes.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Dysphagia Management

Teamwork

Assessment and Treatment

Cultural and Linguistic Sensitivity

Education

HCPC Registration

Continuing Professional Development

Job description

Introduction

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with Neuro 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 The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester and enjoy a £3,600 Welcome Bonus.

Where you will be working

The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding villages.

The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability.

It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.

Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment, with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus.

You will lead 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. 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 to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.
• Undertaking audits and contributing to research in the provision of treatments.
• Possessing specialist knowledge in the areas of [service-specific requirement goes here e.g. acquired communication and swallowing disorders].

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:

• A competitive annual salary
• £3,600 welcome bonus
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Subsidised 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.