Junior Speech and Language Therapist

Are you a Junior Speech and Language Therapist 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 Rehabilitation Centre in Gloucester.

You will work alongside an experienced Lead Speech and Language Therapist who will provide you with all the support you need to achieve your RCSLT NQP and Dysphagia competencies. You will develop specialist skills including the treatment of cognitive communication disorder, AAC, prolonged disorders of consciousness and tracheostomy care. As part of a developing Speech and Language Therapy service there are opportunities to implement new service initiatives in line with your interests e.g. we have implemented the first on-site FEES service within Elysium this year.

Joining our friendly and approachable Therapy Team that includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Therapy Assistants, you will celebrate success through our Therapy Star Award and enjoy onsite MDT training, team building and social events.

There is a strong emphasis on continuing professional development, you’ll receive support from a regional and national network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you to reach your career goals.

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.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

• Manage a caseload of residents with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders, with support from your supervisor.
• Lead group therapy sessions to support residents to develop their speech, language and communication skills.
• Have access to an on-site FEES service and referral to local Videofluoroscopy service to support with the management of dysphagia.
• Support with the delivery of student placements.
• Contribute to audits and service improvement projects.
• Commit to Continuous Professional Development.

How we will support you:

• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Regular clinical supervision to support completion of RCSLT competencies, development of specialist skills and management of own caseload; and regular managerial supervision.
• Regular Therapy Team Meetings and CPD sessions.
• Opportunities to attend external training courses.
• Access to a national network of SLTs across Elysium sites and divisions.
• Future opportunities to develop highly specialist SLT skills in the areas of tracheostomy and FEES.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A Speech and Language Therapy qualification.
• HCPC, and desirably RCSLT, registration.
• Relevant experience of working with adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders (this may include student placements).
• A genuine interest in neurorehabilitation and management of neuro-progressive disorders.

• Annual salary of Up to £36,483 dependant on experience
• £3600 welcome bonus
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc 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.

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.