Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

Cygnet; Corwen; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

Free meals on shift

On-site parking

Perkbox & NHS discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Afon Las in Corwen is recruiting a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our new 15‑bed neurocognitive service opening in April 2027. This critical role supports men with complex neurological conditions and psychiatric sequelae.

You will assess SCLN and EDS needs, deliver input through the SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric services, and work with colleagues to upskill the workforce. The role includes supervision, CPD, service development opportunities and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and RCSLT membership.
• Competency to independently assess and manage eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs is strongly desired.
• Experience in neurology and/or neurodegenerative conditions with high clinical SLT knowledge.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with person-centred planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess speech, language and swallowing needs in a complex caseload.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to implement management approaches.
• Contribute to the SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric services and support workforce development.

Skills

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

EDS assessment

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

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Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

Up to £ 50,632 – £ 57,940 DOE

Full time, permanent

Location: Cygnet Afon Las

Due to the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team!

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new service, scheduled to open in April 2027. Located in Corwen, Denbighshire, this 15-bed hospital will provide a neurocognitive service, delivering specialist care and support for men complex neurological conditions alongside psychiatric sequelae. The service will accept referrals from the community, as well as from neurosurgical and neuro-rehabilitation services, offering a pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery in line with Cygnet’s Model of Care. Individuals may be detained under the Mental Health Act and some may have a forensic history.

Job Role

As an SLT in this service, you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) as well as eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs. You will work deliver 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 implementation of management approaches, upskilling the workforce as required.

You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and as such will have the opportunity to participate in large-scale projects. You will receive high quality supervision and be supported with CPD.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)
• Competency to independently assess and manage EDS needs (strongly desired – development and training in this field can be offered if required)
• Experience in the field of neurology and / or neurodegenerative conditions evidenced by high level of clinical SLT knowledge but those with transferable skills will be considered
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication / time management skills

In Return We Offer

• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties
• Routine service meetings and peer support with Speech and Language Therapists
• Opportunity to personalise resource toolkit
• Full induction training is given
• Paid CEN Membership
• Active involvement in service development, Quality Improvement initiatives and research opportunities
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits, including free Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Optometry, Dentistry, specialist consultations, scan and free prescriptions
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP services
• Gym Discounts as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Employee rewards, discount benefits scheme including Cygnet’s Perkbox, Blue Light Card and NHS discounts plus more
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Free meals and free at-site 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, please contact Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT (Healthcare) on 07885 476 384.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Closing date: 1 month

Interview date(s): TBC

Please note vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.