The Speech and Language Therapist role at Elysium Healthcare's Lakefields Neurological Centre and Gardens and Jacobs Neurological Centre offers a unique opportunity to work with individuals with neurological and spinal conditions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a designated caseload, conducting assessments, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes to support the rehabilitation and recovery of patients.
Main duties of the job
The Speech and Language Therapist will be required to demonstrate specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management. They will also be responsible for undertaking audits and contributing to research in the provision of treatments. The role requires specialist knowledge in the areas of acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. They are part of the Ramsay Health Care global network, which extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Job responsibilities
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with neurological or respiratory 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 our brand-new service, Lakefields Neurological Centre in Chigwell for 2 days per week and our Gardens and Jacobs Neurological Centre for 3 days per week working 37.5 hours per week across both sites.
Where you will be working
Location: Lambourne Rd, Chigwell IG7 6HH
Lakefields Neurological Centre is a fully refurbished 22-bed neurological service for people with neurological and spinal conditions who require specialist rehabilitation following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or other neurological condition.
The service specialises in ongoing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, whilst providing complex physical, tracheostomy and respiratory care.
Gardens Neurological Centre and Jacobs Neurological Centre have a combined total of 132 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), which is on the Hertfordshire and Essex border within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge.
The two Centres deliver specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions, and brain or spinal injuries who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability.
Recovery is assisted wherever possible, with emphasis placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.
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.
Responsibilities include:
* Demonstrate specialist skills in dealing with complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.
* Undertake audits and contribute to research in the provision of treatments.
* Specialist knowledge in the areas of acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
* Band 7 Level Practitioner or equivalent
* 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:
* Annual salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience
* £5,000 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 and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* The successful candidate must be a Band 7 Level Practitioner or equivalent, with HCPC registration. They must have experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia, as well as experience of working with families and evidence of continuing professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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