Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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Speech and Language Therapist (equivalent to Band 7)

Up to £50,632 - £57,940 depending on experience

Location: Cygnet Afon Las

Following the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity is available for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team!

Cygnet Afon Las is an exciting new service that will open in April 2027. This 15-bed hospital is located in Corwen, Denbighshire, and will provide neurodevelopmental service and specialist care and support to individuals with complex neurological conditions alongside psychiatric outcomes. The service will accept referrals from the community as well as neuropsychiatric and neurorehabilitative services, offering a pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery in line with the Cygnet Care Model. Individuals may be held under the Mental Health Act and some may have a forensic history.

As a Speech and Language Therapist in this service, you will work directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs, assessing their language, speech and communication (SCLN) needs, as well as their eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs. You will work and provide input in line with the Cygnet SLT Pathway for neuropsychiatric services. As part of a multi-disciplinary team on site, you will also work with colleagues across the service to support the work of implementing on-the-job management strategies and improving workforce skills as required.

You will be part of a wider Speech and Language Therapy service operating across the company, and therefore you will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects. You will receive high-quality supervision and plenty of CPD opportunities to support you.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who possesses the following:

• Post-graduate degree/diploma (or equivalent qualification) in Speech and Language Therapy, registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and a member of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)
• Qualification to independently assess and manage EDS needs (training and opportunity to develop in this area can be provided if required)
• Experience in the field of neurology and/or neurodevelopmental conditions and good knowledge of clinical Speech and Language Therapy to demonstrate this. Individuals with transferable skills will also be considered.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning
• Evidence of being a good team member with a genuine desire to help others
• Exceptional communication / time management skills

• Outstanding Clinical Supervision, CPD opportunities and opportunities to develop skills for clinical and non-clinical duties.
• Regular service meetings and peer support meetings with Speech and Language Therapists.
• An opportunity to make your mark on the support package
• Full induction training
• Free CEN membership
• An opportunity to play an active role in the work of developing services, Quality Improvement initiatives and research opportunities
• A company-funded financial scheme that enables you to claim up to £1000 per year in benefits, including Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Optometry, Dentistry, specialist consultations, free scans and prescriptions.
• Smart Health Support package, including 24-hour GP services
• Reduction in camp membership costs as well as free fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutrition Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Employee rewards, a benefits scheme including discounts such as Cygnet Perkbox, Blue Light Card, NHS discounts and much more
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Company funded Life and Critical Illness insurance scheme
• Electric Car scheme
• Free meals and free car parking during your shift

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a thorough check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and provide a DBS, and any offer is subject to passing these successfully.

To have an informal discussion about the job or to get more information, contact Dominique St Clair Miller, Speech and Language Therapy Director (Health Care) on 07885 476 384.

Are you ready for a rewarding new opportunity? Apply now.

Closing date: 1 month

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note that the application period may end before this date if a large number of applications are received.

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