Overview
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You will lead group therapeutic sessions, helping people develop and improve their speech and communication. You will build one-to-one rapport with service users, encourage engagement, and empower recovery. You will have experience in managing a designated caseload, including assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
Where you will be working
The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE) and is on the outskirts of the town within an 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 with emphasis 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. Rooms are adapted to individual requirements. There are well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, a gym and a minibus.
Responsibilities
* Lead group therapeutic sessions and develop/improve speech and communication.
* Build one-to-one rapport with service users to encourage engagement and recovery.
* Manage a designated caseload: assess, plan, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes aligned to care plans.
* Work as part of a team with access to a regional network of healthcare professionals and training opportunities.
* Undertake audits and contribute to research in the provision of treatments.
Qualifications
* 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
* An annual salary up to £45,996 plus a welcome bonus of £3,600
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (incl Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off
* Subsidised 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
About Your Next Employer
You will be working for 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. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network across 10 countries and over 86,000 employees globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer. 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.
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