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Speech And Language Therapist (Band 5-6)

London, HA1 3JL
£33,976 - £44,281 p/a
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Overview

London, HA1 3JL
Full Time
£33,976 - £44,281 p/a
11 April 2025

Speech and Language Therapist / Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Salary – £33,976-£44,281

Full-time, permanent

Base: Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow-in-the-Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3JL

This post is based at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, delivering SLT input to two wards that provide rehabilitation to men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Individuals are supported through a specialist pathway enabling a continued focus on recovery through meaningful activity and engagement in local community initiatives. Our aim is to support service users to live as independently as possible.

We have two posts available, one suiting a newly qualified SLT (Band 5 equivalent) looking for their first post or an established SLT wishing to build on post-graduate experiences to pursue a role working in the fields of Autism and Mental Health and leadership (Band 6 equivalent).

Five reasons you should apply!

  1. You would have a fixed caseload enabling the delivery of genuinely person-centred care and that supports intensive SLT-focused interventions
  2. You will have the opportunity to develop clinical knowledge and skills in a specialist area of practice
  3. We have a strong focus on an Inclusive Communication Approach and you will be well-resourced to continue develop an appealing and interactive Inclusive Communication Environment
  4. We support CPD that supports career progression and career aspirations; NQPs are supported through a development forum that helps evidence NQP Goals
  5. You will receive high quality supervision and support in accessing CPD opportunities to develop specialist skills

Job Role  

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a unique opportunity to deliver an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group within an in-patient service.  Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use expert skills to assess, advise and intervene with the aim of promoting functional communication systems and optimal independence.  You will be able to train others, promote good practice and maintain a successful inclusive communication environment.  You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy for Healthcare and the onsite service manager. You will be work alongside another SLT who is based at site and receive clinical supervision from an SLT with experience in working with the same client group and setting.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

  • Placement experience or strong interest in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
  • Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning
  • Knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant inpatient care
  • Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
  • Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

In return we offer:

  • Monthly Clinical Supervision and weekly 1:1 contact from an experienced SLT in this field of practice and high-quality support in completion of RCSLT NQP Competencies Framework (if applicable)
  • Access to over 50 SLTs working in like-for-like environments
  • Regular CPD, development and networking opportunities
  • 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
  • Free meals and free parking during working hours
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Enhanced maternity
  • Free Health Cash plan
  • 24 hours free GP support line
  • Free life assurance cover
  • Free eye tests
  • Car lease discounts
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee NHS – discount savings, Blue Light Card & “Cycle to Work” scheme
  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity?  Please apply now. For more information please contact our recruiter Katie Dixon (07436 256 225) or Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT for Healthcare (07885 476 384).

To find out more about us please visit www.cygnethealth.co.uk

Closing date: 1 month

Benefits & Rewards

Group pension icon

Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

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Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover

Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Free Life Assurance Cover

Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.

Plan your commute

Cygnet Hospital Harrow

London
London & South East
HA1 3JL

Colleague to colleague endorsements

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Kim

Senior Staff Nurse
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Kim as part of a response team from Sherwood House attended a neighbouring Cygnet service for a medical emergency.

I just want to express my massive thanks to all the support given yesterday. The team were a class act and worked so well as a team and just did an amazing job.

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alice

management
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

Alice came to Outwood as our new manager & I can’t praise this woman enough, she is absolutely brilliant, everything she does, she does it with pride, this is reflected by the things that she does for the residents, their families & staff, she’s very approachable & down to earth & just a lovely lass, & were all very thankful for you Alice!

Hard Work endorsement icon

Tichona

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Tich has been here for a very long time, and knows the residents so well, he is such a lovely man with so much knowledge to give to all, both old and new staff, he doesn’t get enough recognition for what he does in the service, he is amazing!

Empathy endorsement icon

olukemi

support worker
Recognised for
Empathy
Recognised by

I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

Growth endorsement icon

Jack

support worker
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I wish to nominate Jack, I watch him with the residents, hes brilliant with them all, helping them to lead as independently as possible lives by encouraging them to try and do new things, he has worked well with a particular resident, introducing him to new foods, textures and flavours. Jack will go far in what endeavour he chooses.

Resilience endorsement icon

Nnamdi

Specialty Doctor
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Dr Nnamdi delivers persistently good care and remains calm under pressure, which is an excellent quality to have

Passion endorsement icon

Akudo

support worker
Recognised for
Passion
Recognised by

Akudo is the life and soul of Outwood, she’s amazing with the residents always pushing them towards to reaching their goal as independently as possible, she cares so much about everyone around her and is often there for staff members too. She is absolutely amazing! She is a great colleague and support worker and loved and respected by many.

Resilience endorsement icon

Toluwani

Support Worker
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

Support endorsement icon

Michael

Support worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Anne

Support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

Click here to apply for a life changing career

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Benefits & Rewards

Group pension icon

Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

mortgage insurance icon

Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover

Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage

maternity icon

Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

life assurance icon

Free Life Assurance Cover

Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.

Plan your commute

Cygnet Hospital Harrow

London
London & South East
HA1 3JL

Colleague to colleague endorsements

Support endorsement icon

Kim

Senior Staff Nurse
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Kim as part of a response team from Sherwood House attended a neighbouring Cygnet service for a medical emergency.

I just want to express my massive thanks to all the support given yesterday. The team were a class act and worked so well as a team and just did an amazing job.

Positivity endorsement icon

alice

management
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

Alice came to Outwood as our new manager & I can’t praise this woman enough, she is absolutely brilliant, everything she does, she does it with pride, this is reflected by the things that she does for the residents, their families & staff, she’s very approachable & down to earth & just a lovely lass, & were all very thankful for you Alice!

Hard Work endorsement icon

Tichona

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Tich has been here for a very long time, and knows the residents so well, he is such a lovely man with so much knowledge to give to all, both old and new staff, he doesn’t get enough recognition for what he does in the service, he is amazing!

Empathy endorsement icon

olukemi

support worker
Recognised for
Empathy
Recognised by

I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

Growth endorsement icon

Jack

support worker
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I wish to nominate Jack, I watch him with the residents, hes brilliant with them all, helping them to lead as independently as possible lives by encouraging them to try and do new things, he has worked well with a particular resident, introducing him to new foods, textures and flavours. Jack will go far in what endeavour he chooses.

Resilience endorsement icon

Nnamdi

Specialty Doctor
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Dr Nnamdi delivers persistently good care and remains calm under pressure, which is an excellent quality to have

Passion endorsement icon

Akudo

support worker
Recognised for
Passion
Recognised by

Akudo is the life and soul of Outwood, she’s amazing with the residents always pushing them towards to reaching their goal as independently as possible, she cares so much about everyone around her and is often there for staff members too. She is absolutely amazing! She is a great colleague and support worker and loved and respected by many.

Resilience endorsement icon

Toluwani

Support Worker
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

Support endorsement icon

Michael

Support worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Anne

Support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

Click here to apply for a life changing career

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Benefits & Rewards

Group pension icon

Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

mortgage insurance icon

Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover

Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage

maternity icon

Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

life assurance icon

Free Life Assurance Cover

Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.

Plan your commute

Cygnet Hospital Harrow

London
London & South East
HA1 3JL

Colleague to colleague endorsements

Support endorsement icon

Kim

Senior Staff Nurse
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Kim as part of a response team from Sherwood House attended a neighbouring Cygnet service for a medical emergency.

I just want to express my massive thanks to all the support given yesterday. The team were a class act and worked so well as a team and just did an amazing job.

Positivity endorsement icon

alice

management
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

Alice came to Outwood as our new manager & I can’t praise this woman enough, she is absolutely brilliant, everything she does, she does it with pride, this is reflected by the things that she does for the residents, their families & staff, she’s very approachable & down to earth & just a lovely lass, & were all very thankful for you Alice!

Hard Work endorsement icon

Tichona

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Tich has been here for a very long time, and knows the residents so well, he is such a lovely man with so much knowledge to give to all, both old and new staff, he doesn’t get enough recognition for what he does in the service, he is amazing!

Empathy endorsement icon

olukemi

support worker
Recognised for
Empathy
Recognised by

I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

Growth endorsement icon

Jack

support worker
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I wish to nominate Jack, I watch him with the residents, hes brilliant with them all, helping them to lead as independently as possible lives by encouraging them to try and do new things, he has worked well with a particular resident, introducing him to new foods, textures and flavours. Jack will go far in what endeavour he chooses.

Resilience endorsement icon

Nnamdi

Specialty Doctor
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Dr Nnamdi delivers persistently good care and remains calm under pressure, which is an excellent quality to have

Passion endorsement icon

Akudo

support worker
Recognised for
Passion
Recognised by

Akudo is the life and soul of Outwood, she’s amazing with the residents always pushing them towards to reaching their goal as independently as possible, she cares so much about everyone around her and is often there for staff members too. She is absolutely amazing! She is a great colleague and support worker and loved and respected by many.

Resilience endorsement icon

Toluwani

Support Worker
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

Support endorsement icon

Michael

Support worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Anne

Support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

Click here to apply for a life changing career

Arrow graphic

Benefits & Rewards

Group pension icon

Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

mortgage insurance icon

Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover

Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage

maternity icon

Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

life assurance icon

Free Life Assurance Cover

Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.

Plan your commute

Cygnet Hospital Harrow

London
London & South East
HA1 3JL

Colleague to colleague endorsements

Support endorsement icon

Kim

Senior Staff Nurse
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Kim as part of a response team from Sherwood House attended a neighbouring Cygnet service for a medical emergency.

I just want to express my massive thanks to all the support given yesterday. The team were a class act and worked so well as a team and just did an amazing job.

Positivity endorsement icon

alice

management
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

Alice came to Outwood as our new manager & I can’t praise this woman enough, she is absolutely brilliant, everything she does, she does it with pride, this is reflected by the things that she does for the residents, their families & staff, she’s very approachable & down to earth & just a lovely lass, & were all very thankful for you Alice!

Hard Work endorsement icon

Tichona

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Tich has been here for a very long time, and knows the residents so well, he is such a lovely man with so much knowledge to give to all, both old and new staff, he doesn’t get enough recognition for what he does in the service, he is amazing!

Empathy endorsement icon

olukemi

support worker
Recognised for
Empathy
Recognised by

I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

Growth endorsement icon

Jack

support worker
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I wish to nominate Jack, I watch him with the residents, hes brilliant with them all, helping them to lead as independently as possible lives by encouraging them to try and do new things, he has worked well with a particular resident, introducing him to new foods, textures and flavours. Jack will go far in what endeavour he chooses.

Resilience endorsement icon

Nnamdi

Specialty Doctor
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Dr Nnamdi delivers persistently good care and remains calm under pressure, which is an excellent quality to have

Passion endorsement icon

Akudo

support worker
Recognised for
Passion
Recognised by

Akudo is the life and soul of Outwood, she’s amazing with the residents always pushing them towards to reaching their goal as independently as possible, she cares so much about everyone around her and is often there for staff members too. She is absolutely amazing! She is a great colleague and support worker and loved and respected by many.

Resilience endorsement icon

Toluwani

Support Worker
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

Support endorsement icon

Michael

Support worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Anne

Support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

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