Highly Specialist Speech And Language Therapist

Cygnet; Darlington; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their North East residential services. This role offers the chance to work closely with adults with learning disabilities and autism, providing tailored therapy and clinical supervision. You'll be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, enhancing your skills while contributing to meaningful outcomes for clients. With a focus on professional development, including access to accredited training and research opportunities, this position is perfect for passionate individuals eager to make a difference in the lives of others. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Monthly Clinical Supervision

CPD and developmental opportunities

Paid RCSLT CEN membership

Meal provision on duty

Free parking

Company pension

Employee reward scheme

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders is essential.
• Ability to supervise junior SLTs and manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of an evidence-based SLT service for complex client needs.
• Provide clinical supervision and promote best practices within the team.

Skills

Experience in Learning Disabilities

Knowledge of low tech/high tech AAC

Ability to assess eating, drinking and swallowing needs

Supervision of junior SLT

Team player

Flexibility in fast-paced environment

Enthusiastic and motivated

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

Makaton

PECs

Talking Mats

Social Stories

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech And Language Therapist

Salary: £48,221 - £55,181 p/a (pro rata)
Hours: 32 hours
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced therapist looking for a new role? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to undertake an exciting position as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist working in our North East residential services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

The post holder will hold a clinical caseload (3 days p/w) at:

• Hollyhurst, 118 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LN
• Redlands, 122 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LP.

The post holder will also clinically supervise a full-time SLT working at the following residential services, inclusive of complex cases mentoring (1 day p/w):

• Oaklands, Anick Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JR
• Thornfield Grange, 60 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7QZ

Our focus is on assessment, therapy, and outcomes meaning you will get to spend lots of time with residents and staff doing exactly what you trained to do!

Job Role:

As a highly specialised Speech and Language Therapist, you will be given the opportunity to excel your skills in leading on the delivery of an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group. Working as part of the integrated multi-disciplinary team, you will use your expert skills and knowledge to train others, promote best practice and embed positive and inclusive environments, with the ultimate aim of ensuring that people and their friends and families are true partners in their care. Clinical Supervision will be provided in-house, and you will also be required to offer clinical supervision to a junior SLT working in 2 homes nearby (within the same Clinical MDT).

You will be joining a team of over 50 SLTs working within Cygnet. The SLT department is well organised and structured by service line. You will implement the agreed clinical pathway for Social Care and contribute to annual service development reviews. We support student placements, and if you have a specific area of clinical interest, there is also the opportunity for you to discuss this with our in-house Research & Development team. We welcome quality and service improvement projects and will support your career progression both personally and professionally.

You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy (Social Care) and the onsite service manager (Hollyhurst).

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• Experience in the field of Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Knowledge of low tech/high tech AAC.
• Ability to assess and manage eating, drinking and swallowing needs (desirable)
• Ability to supervise a junior SLT.
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and passionate.

In return we offer:

• Monthly Clinical Supervision, weekly 1-2-1s, and access to specialised forums.
• CPD, developmental opportunities and accredited training in core approaches such as Makaton, PECs, Talkabout, Talking Mats, social stories and more!
• Opportunity to advance training skills to tutor level or conduct research.
• Paid RCSLT CEN membership.
• Routine service meetings with over 50 SLTs but also like-minded SLTs working in similar settings.
• Meal provision on duty and free parking.
• Company pension and employee reward scheme including NHS discounts and much more!
• Full induction training is given.

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Please note this position may close early on receipt of sufficient applications.

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Katie Dixon, Recruiter on Apply or Carla Bartlett, Director of SLT (Social Care) on Apply.