At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patient recovery through tailored speech and language therapy plans.
- Company: Join Priory, the UK's leading provider of mental health and adult social care.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, enhanced maternity pay, and your birthday off as extra leave.
- Other info: Access to professional development and leadership pathways to shape your future.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree, HCPC registration, and experience with dysphagia assessments required.
The predicted salary is between 29835 - 36465 £ per year.
Mildmay Oaks offers varied clinical experience in a supportive, established service across Low Secure Units, Locked Rehabilitation, and Bespoke Therapeutic Placements, supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver speech and language therapy care plans, including assessment, treatment, and progress tracking.
- Supervise junior staff and work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, policy-compliant practice.
- Communicate with patients, families, and professionals throughout rehabilitation.
- Support service development by promoting therapy, implementing new techniques, and ensuring cost-effective care.
This role requires a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and a postgraduate qualification from RCSLT. The successful candidate will have relevant experience, including some in a specialist area, and skills in working with patients with dysphagia and carrying out assessments.
We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
Benefits include:
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day’s annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Locations
Mental Health Learning Disabilities Speech & Language Therapist in Hampshire, Hook employer: Priory
At Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions to patient recovery are valued. With a focus on professional development, we provide numerous pathways for career advancement, alongside competitive benefits such as enhanced maternity pay and flexible working options. Located in the picturesque Hertfordshire, our purpose-built facility ensures you have access to a fulfilling career in a tranquil setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment in the field of Psychiatry.
