Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

Cygnet; Corwen; In loco; GBP 51.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cash plan benefits

Gym discounts

NHS discounts

Free meals

Free parking on shift

Induction training

Descrizione del lavoro

Cygnet Afon Las in Corwen, Denbighshire, is opening a new 15-bed neurocognitive service. They seek a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent) to join a multidisciplinary team and manage a complex caseload with EDS and SCLN needs.

The post offers clinical supervision, CPD opportunities, and involvement in service development. The role is full-time and permanent, with a salary of £50,632 to £57,940 per year.

Competenze

• Degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registered and RCSLT member.
• Ability to independently assess and manage EDS needs (strongly desired).
• Experience in neurology or neurodegenerative conditions and high clinical SLT knowledge.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with person-centred planning.
• Strong teamwork and excellent communication and time management skills.

Mansioni

• Assess speech, language and communication needs (SCLN) and eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) for a complex caseload.
• Deliver input in line with the SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric services.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary colleagues on-site to support implementation of management approaches and upskill staff.
• Participate in the wider SLT service and engage in CPD and service development initiatives.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Time management

Team player

Person-centred planning

Positive Behaviour Support

Formazione

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Descrizione del lavoro

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

Employer:

Cygnet

Location:

Pay:

£50,632 to £57,940 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

17/10/2026

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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. Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity?

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.

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