Post: Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Working hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, between 9:00am-5:00pm)
Salary: £36,807 per year
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an emerging Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated and passionate MDT at Cygnet Wast Hills.
Set in a beautiful location, Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21 individuals with Autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The team also supports individuals who may be detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those who have complex behaviours, or who have significant difficulties with social engagement.
In line with ‘building the right support’, the site will support 8 individuals in the main house as well as 13 bespoke single occupancy flats, enabling the service to provide support to individuals who have different levels of need in their own space which is tailored to their own sensory needs.
This role also provides support to individuals who may require SLT input at Willow House, a specialist residential service for adults with learning disability, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.
Job Role
As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a unique opportunity to support the development and delivery of an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use expert skills to assess, advise and intervene with the aim of promoting, implementing and embedding functional communication systems; this is a hands-on role with high levels of contact with individuals in the care of the service.
You will be able to train others, promote good practice and maintain a successful total communication environment.
You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy and the onsite hospital manager at Cygnet Wast Hills. Postgraduate qualification in the management of dysphagia is desirable but we are able to support you towards gaining accredited training if this is an area for your personal development.
A full-time SLT Assistant will support you in the delivery of Speech and Language therapy interventions at this location.
We are looking for some with:
- HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Experience in the field of Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
- Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning
- Knowledge of sensory needs and how these may impact on functioning and regulation
- Dysphagia training (desirable – training available)
- Excellent communication & time management skills
- Enthusiasm, motivation and passion
In return we offer:
- Generous CPD allowance (on completion of probation period), enabling access to conferences and external CPD events
- Clinical Supervision from an experienced Speech and Language Therapist and access to a network of 50+ SLTs nationally
- Paid CEN membership
- New starter resource budget to personalise your assessment and intervention toolkit
- Access to Photosymbols, Communicate in Print, Wigit Online
- Access to Amazon Business account and virtual credit card
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employee rewards, discount benefits scheme including Blue Light Card and NHS discounts
- Company pension scheme
- Full induction training is given
- Free meals and parking on shift
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
For an informal discussion or to find out more about this role, please contact Alma Matei (Specialist Recruiter) on 07436 176 074 / AlmaMatei@cygnethealth.co.uk or Dominique St Clair Miller (Director of SLT – Healthcare) on 07885 476 384.
Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now
