About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? If so, join Badby Park and Avonfield as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist and work cross both sites to manage a complex caseload of residents and deliver highquality, personcentred assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary setting. In this role, you will take full personal, professional and legal responsibility for your own specialist caseload, working independently while seeking support and supervision when required. You will carry out detailed communication and swallowing assessments using both formal and informal tools, including perceptual analysis and indepth language assessment, to support accurate clinical decisionmaking and contribute to differential diagnosis and prognosis. Working closely with residents, families and carers, you will provide clear and compassionate explanations of complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties, ensuring individuals feel supported and understood. You will contribute actively to m
Main duties of the job Join Badby Park and Avonfield as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to manage a complex caseload of residents and deliver high-quality, person-centred assessments and interventions. In this role, you'll independently handle your caseload, perform communication and swallowing assessments, and provide support and supervision. You'll also engage closely with residents, families, and carers, providing explanations and ensuring their understanding. Additionally, you will play a vital role in multidisciplinary teamwork, influencing care planning, and offering specialist Speech and Language Therapy input. Furthermore, the position involves managing swallowing programs, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and leading communication-focused therapeutic groups. Developing and aiding in the use of communication aids for residents will also be part of your duties.
About us Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services across England and Wales, covering various areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, and Learning Disabilities. Their team of 8,000 employees focuses on providing specialized care, ensuring person-centred services. Part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has a global presence in 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people worldwide. They are committed to safer recruitment practices and are a Disability Confident employer, focusing on inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Their services encompass neurological illnesses, brain and spinal cord injuries, and rehabilitation programs to maximize autonomy and independence for individuals with complex needs.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? If so, join Badby Park and Avonfield as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist and work cross both sites to manage a complex caseload of residents and deliver highquality, personcentred assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary setting.
In this role, you will take full personal, professional and legal responsibility for your own specialist caseload, working independently while seeking support and supervision when required. You will carry out detailed communication and swallowing assessments using both formal and informal tools, including perceptual analysis and indepth language assessment, to support accurate clinical decisionmaking and contribute to differential diagnosis and prognosis.
Working closely with residents, families and carers, you will provide clear and compassionate explanations of complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties, ensuring individuals feel supported and understood. You will contribute actively to multidisciplinary team working, attending and participating in relevant clinical and management meetings, and providing specialist Speech and Language Therapy input to care planning and decisionmaking.
You will play a key role in managing swallowing programmes, including those involving working collaboratively with nursing teams, kitchen staff and visiting dietitians to ensure safe swallowing practice and appropriate nutritional intake. You will also assess the need for communication aids and support residents and carers in their safe and effective use.
The role includes leading communicationfocused therapeutic groups, training therapy assistants and carers, and supporting colleagues in delivering individual communication and swallowing programmes. You will work alongside Psychology colleagues on complex capacity issues and use strong motivational, negotiation and problemsolving skills to support positive outcomes.
Other responsibilities:
To directly support and supervise staff ensuring professional lines of accountability and priorities are met and that all policies and procedures are strictly adhered to. To be successful in this role, you will have:
HCPC registration Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia Experience of working with families Evidence of continuing Professional Development Where you will be working:
Location: Badby Road West, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NH
You will be working at Badby Park for 3 days per week, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.
You will work alongside side the multidisciplinary and clinical teams to deliver truly person-centred services where each individual is at the heart of everything. The service has extensive facilities to cater for specific needs for people over 18 years old, who have complex neurological care and rehabilitation requirements
Location: Avonfield Neurological Centre for 2 days per week, 290 Station Road, Knuston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7EY
Join the full multi-disciplinary team at Avonfield – the recently renovated 19-bed specialised neurological centre - providing specialist rehabilitation and care for people with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries.
Avonfield is a homely and welcoming environment with several communal areas for socialising, set within tranquil grounds. The service offers assessment, treatment, and active rehabilitation programmes to maximise autonomy and independence, with the team working to reduce the impacts of neuro-disability associated with the neurological condition or acquired brain injury.
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:
Annual base salary of £44,340 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. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future 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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration, Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia, Experience of working with families, 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Daventry
NN11 4NH
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)