Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with mental health experience, looking for an opportunity where you'll be supported to develop your skills and achieve your career goals? If so, join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset, and become part of a team dedicated to helping people achieve meaningful recovery. Wellesley Hospital is a purpose-built 101-bed hospital providing care and treatment for men and women with complex mental health needs. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting service users to develop and enhance their communication skills. You will lead therapeutic group sessions, build strong one-to-one relationships, encourage engagement, and empower individuals on their recovery journey. You will manage a designated caseload, using your theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to complete assessments, develop and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes in line with individual care plans. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from support from a regional network of healthcare p Main duties of the job The Speech and Language Therapist at Wellesley Hospital in Wellington provides care for individuals with complex mental health needs. They lead therapeutic sessions and individual interventions to enhance communication skills, using their expertise to assess and manage cases. The role involves developing and evaluating interventions, managing a caseload, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Support for career development, provided within a modern, therapeutic environment, seeks to ensure meaningful recovery for service users. The hospital emphasizes person-centred care, supported in partnership with various NHS Trusts and care providers. About us Elysium Healthcare, with over 8,000 employees, provides care across various health services, including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Neurological, and others, across England and Wales. Part of the global Ramsay Health Care, Elysium offers opportunities for professional growth and movement within its network of over 80 services. Committed to inclusive recruitment, Elysium aligns with the Disability Confident employer framework. The organization promotes a supportive work environment, focusing on the welfare of service users and the professional development of its healthcare staff, enhanced through collaborative initiatives with NHS Trusts. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £42,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1559992742 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Wellington TA21 9FF United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with mental health experience, looking for an opportunity where you'll be supported to develop your skills and achieve your career goals? If so, join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset, and become part of a team dedicated to helping people achieve meaningful recovery. Wellesley Hospital is a purpose-built 101-bed hospital providing care and treatment for men and women with complex mental health needs. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting service users to develop and enhance their communication skills. You will lead therapeutic group sessions, build strong one-to-one relationships, encourage engagement, and empower individuals on their recovery journey. You will manage a designated caseload, using your theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to complete assessments, develop and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes in line with individual care plans. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from support from a regional network of healthcare professionals, alongside access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will: Deliver specialist assessments and interventions for service users with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Manage a designated caseload, planning and evaluating interventions to support positive outcomes. Demonstrate specialist skills in managing complex cases, including those involving cultural and linguistic differences. Develop and implement appropriate strategies for effective caseload management. Lead therapeutic group sessions and provide individual interventions where required. Undertake audits and contribute to service development and research initiatives. Provide specialist knowledge in areas such as acquired communication disorders, swallowing disorders, and mental health-related communication needs. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support recovery-focused care. Where you will be working Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF You will be based at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose-built 101 bed hospital providing specialist care for men and women with mental health conditions. Opened i