Lead Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist looking for an opportunity to lead and develop a specialist service while making a real difference to the lives of people with complex needs? Elysium Healthcare is seeking a full time Lead Speech & Language Therapist to provide clinical leadership, expert practice, and service development within a specialist multidisciplinary environment. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative therapist to lead a high-quality Speech & Language Therapy service, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, acquired brain injury, autism, deafness, forensic backgrounds, and communication or swallowing difficulties. You will play a key role in shaping and developing services, ensuring patients receive evidence-based assessment, intervention, and support that promotes recovery and independence. As Lead Speech & Language Therapist, you will manage a clinical caseload while providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with complex comm Main duties of the job Elysium Healthcare is hiring a Lead Speech and Language Therapist to lead and develop their specialist service. This permanent, full-time role involves providing clinical leadership and expertise in a multidisciplinary environment, focused on supporting individuals with complex needs, including mental health issues, brain injuries, autism, and other conditions. You will manage a clinical caseload, conduct assessments and interventions, and develop therapy programs. Skills in leadership, communication, and service management are essential, as are a degree in Speech & Language Pathology, HCPC registration, and RCSLT membership. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and wellbeing support. About us Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, which operates globally across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people. The company has a network of over 80 services in England and Wales, focusing on areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality care through a unique approach and is an employer that prioritizes inclusive recruitment practices. As a Disability Confident employer, they ensure that all employees understand their responsibilities to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates for positions within the company are subject to a DBS disclosure. Details Date posted 02 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £52,101 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1558132866 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Widnes WA8 0GT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist looking for an opportunity to lead and develop a specialist service while making a real difference to the lives of people with complex needs? Elysium Healthcare is seeking a full time Lead Speech & Language Therapist to provide clinical leadership, expert practice, and service development within a specialist multidisciplinary environment. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative therapist to lead a high-quality Speech & Language Therapy service, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, acquired brain injury, autism, deafness, forensic backgrounds, and communication or swallowing difficulties. You will play a key role in shaping and developing services, ensuring patients receive evidence-based assessment, intervention, and support that promotes recovery and independence. As Lead Speech & Language Therapist, you will manage a clinical caseload while providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with complex communication and dysphagia needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will deliver specialist interventions, develop personalised therapy programmes, and support patients throughout their care and rehabilitation journey. You will lead the Speech & Language Therapy service, developing innovative models of care, maintaining high clinical standards, and ensuring services operate within a robust clinical governance framework. You will also supervise and support Speech & Language Therapists and Therapy Assistants, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to build a skilled and confident team. To be successful in this role, you will need: Degree in Speech & Language Pathology (essential) Current HCPC registration (essential) RCSLT Membership (essential) Evidence of Post-graduate study (essential) Masters qualification (desirable) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Skills/Knowledge Excellent personal organisational skills and accomplishment to lifelong learning Leadership and service management skills (essential) Excellent communication skills- verbal and writte