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 working 22.5 hours per week, and enjoy a £5,000 Welcome Bonus (pro-rata)
Lakefields Neurological Centre will be a 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life. The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care.

Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.
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 contributing 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 to  
*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 £42,000 (pro-rata)
*£5,000 welcome bonus (pro-rata)
*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.
About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.