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Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Specialist Inpatient Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Midlands - Large Private Healthcare Provider Contract: Permanent, Full Time Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + benefits Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Speech and Language Therapist to manage a complex caseload in an inpatient setting. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention for residents with communication and swallowing difficulties. You will take full personal, professional, and legal responsibility for your own specialist caseload, working independently while providing guidance to junior staff and collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Key Responsibilities Conduct detailed communication and swallowing assessments using formal and informal tools. Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions and manage individual programmes, including PEG feeding where required. Support residents, families, and carers, ensuring safe and effective communication and swallowing strategies. Lead therapeutic groups and train therapy assistants and care staff. Contribute to care planning, MDT meetings, and service development. Provide clinical leadership and support colleagues in delivering therapy programmes. Work alongside psychology colleagues on complex capacity issues and support positive outcomes through clinical reasoning, negotiation, and problem-solving. Supervise staff to ensure professional accountability and adherence to policies and procedures. Requirements HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist Experience managing a caseload including dysphagia and complex communication needs Experience working with families and multidisciplinary teams Evidence of continuing professional development Benefits Annual salary up to £50, days annual leave including bank holidays plus birthday off Career development and training opportunities Pension, life assurance, wellbeing support, and employee rewards Access to Blue Light Card discounts and flexible staff benefits About the Service The service is part of a large private healthcare provider operating nationally with specialist services across mental health, neurological rehabilitation, learning disabilities, and secure care settings. The inpatient unit offers a supportive, collaborative environment focused on recovery, rehabilitation, and high-quality care outcomes.

Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).Is caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with others.Has a valid manual driving licence.Has the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

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Optical Assistant - Independent Practice

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Dispensing Optician Job in Newcastle, North EastFull or part time - 28-32K Plus Bonus Scheme

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Optical Assistant - Stoke on Trent

Position: Optometrist Location: Newcastle Salary: Up to £70,000 Employment Type: Part-time Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 32 hours Shift Pattern: Day shifts

Independent opticians with a strong focus on patient careEstablished practice serving Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding area45 minute appointments supported by modern clinical equipmentZeiss specialistsPremium frame range including Lindberg, Tiffany, Maui Jim and similar brandsOverall responsibility for the smooth running of the practiceManage, support, and motivate the team to deliver consistently high standardsHands on involvement in training and developmentHandle complex dispensing cases and patient queriesFull time role, 40 hours per week over 5 daysWorking Monday to Saturday with one weekday off plus Sunday closedPractice opening hours generally 9am to 5:30pm with one later evening during the weekSalary between £30,000 and £35,000 DOETeam incentives5 weeks holiday plus bank holidaysAdditional day off for your birthdayHealthcare planFamily and friends discountsCET and ongoing professional development supportedProfessional fees paidCycle to work scheme

Your Role At Asda there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers, our priority is to always put them first by delivering high quality patient care. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS we're committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day will involve screening patients, coaching and training the wider team whilst helping to maintain standards on the department. At Asda we are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Not only do we have a fantastic CPD programme, but we also offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever-changing eye care needs of our customers. It's all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential. With access to in store, regional and home office teams you are fully supported in all aspects of your role whether your query is clinical or service based there is always someone on hand to offer expert advice and support. About You At Asda it's all about the service and creating a memorable experience for our customers so you will be able use clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this. Working in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you'll play a key part in creating an environment that combines both clinical and operational excellence. By working alongside the wider department team, you will support with coaching, training, and helping to develop new patient services to ensure we are able to offer our customers the most current and accessible services to meet their needs. You'll be: A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC A registered performer with your NHS area team or health board MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining Asda - funded and supported by us) On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD Able to use your skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the culture of the department Apply today by completing an online application