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Salary for this role£42,170 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2223, Speech and language therapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
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Role description
Job summary
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? Join Adderley Green as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, your role will involve managing a complex caseload and delivering high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary setting. You will be responsible for detailed communication and swallowing assessments, working with both formal and informal tools to aid accurate clinical decision-making. You will collaborate closely with residents, families, and carers, providing explanations of complex communication and swallowing difficulties. Additionally, you will contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, manage swallowing programmes, support the use of communication aids, lead therapeutic groups, and train therapy assistants. Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures and professional accountability is also part of your responsibilities.
About us
Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and offers a unique approach to care delivery. With more than 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium covers areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and movement within the organisation. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network present in 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people. Known for its commitment to safe recruitment practices, Elysium is a Disability Confident employer focused on inclusive recruitment. All staff are responsible for safeguarding the welfare of service users, with candidates subject to a DBS disclosure.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£42,170 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1559992745
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Stoke on Trent
ST2 0TN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? Join Adderley Green as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist 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 PEG feeding, 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 the role, you will 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 £42,170
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 managing a caseload involving dysphagia assessment and treatment, experience 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.
