Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Are you a Senior 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, this could be the role for you.

You will lead group 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.

Where you will be working

The Dean

Neuro

logical

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

deliver

s

specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with

c

omplex 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.

B

edrooms

are

fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted

suction

and oxygen equipment.

, with a

ll rooms adapt

ed

to individual requirements.

There are also

well-equipped therapy facilities

and other facilities

such as gardens,

gym

and minibus.

As a Senior Speech and

Language Therapist you will be

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Demonstrating specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.

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Undertaking audits and contributing to research in the provision of treatments.

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Specialist knowledge in the areas of acquired communication and swallowing disorders.

To be successful in this role, you'll need

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HCPC registration

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Proven experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia

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Experience of working with families

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Evidence of continuing Professional Development

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

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A Competitive Annual Salary

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The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.

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Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

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Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

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Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

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Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts

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Life Assurance, for added peace of mind

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Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.

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24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be

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Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

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Pension contribution, to help secure your future

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Subsidised meals and free onsite parking

About your next employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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.