Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

Are you a 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. Where you will be working 4 days per week at The Dean Neurological Centre which has 60 beds, based in Gloucester (GL2 9EE). The site is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding villages. 1 day per week at Stanley House which has 41 beds based in Bosbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1HB. Both sites deliver 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. They specialise 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 adapte

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will lead group therapeutic sessions, helping individuals develop and improve their speech and communication. Your role involves managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience to complete assessments, plan, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes aligned to individual care plans. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you'll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and have access to various training courses to support your career development. Demonstrating specialist skills in managing complex cases involving cultural and linguistic differences while generating appropriate strategies for caseload management will be crucial. Additionally, you will undertake audits and contribute to research in treatment provision. Your primary focus will be on individuals with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, leveraging your expertise to maximize functional ability and facilitate recovery.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, with over 8,000 employees, takes a unique approach in the delivery of care, operating more than 90 services across England and Wales. Their coverage includes Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, as well as services for Children & Education, offering plenty of opportunities for professional growth and mobility. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium extends its global network across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is committed to the principles of safer recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer, ensuring inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. All staff must understand and adhere to the individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. Hence, all candidates are subject to a DBS disclosure to align with Elysium Healthcare's stringent recruitment standards and commitment to client safety and quality care.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £45,996 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1522369746
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Gloucester, GL2 9EE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you a 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.

Where you will be working

4 days per week at The Dean Neurological Centre which has 60 beds, based in Gloucester (GL2 9EE). The site is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding villages.

Both sites deliver 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.

They specialise 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’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 £45,996
• 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
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free 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 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