Senior Speech and Language Therapist CV-Library Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Scienceabode; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Scienceabode seeks a passionate Speech and Language Therapist for The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester. This role involves leading group sessions, managing caseloads, and supporting patients with neurological conditions. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,996 and a £3,600 welcome bonus, alongside 33 days of leave and various benefits, including career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Subsidised meals and parking

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload, including assessments and interventions.
• Specialist knowledge in communication and swallowing disorders.
• Experience of working with families.

Responsibilities

• Leading therapeutic group sessions.
• Building rapport with service users and encouraging engagement.
• Contributing to audits and research.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with Neuroexperience, 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 Centrein Gloucesterand 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 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 to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.

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

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

£45996/annum

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