Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision and CPD

Company funded health benefits

Pension scheme

Free meals and parking on shift

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Afon Las, a new 15-bed hospital opening in 2027, seeks a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join a neuropsychiatric service and work with a multi-disciplinary team to assess SCLN and EDS needs. The role offers broad supervision, CPD and involvement in service development.

The successful candidate will hold HCPC registration and SLT qualifications, with opportunities to develop EDS expertise and contribute to patient pathways within a private healthcare group.

Qualifications

• A degree / postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
• Ability to independently assess and manage EDS needs (training available).
• Experience in neurology and/or neurodegenerative conditions with strong SLT knowledge.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with person-centred planning.
• Demonstrated teamwork and a genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess speech, language and swallowing needs for a specialist caseload.
• Deliver input in line with the SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric services.
• Collaborate with an MDT and support workforce development on-site.
• Participate in large-scale SLT projects and receive supervision and CPD.

Skills

Clinical SLT skills

EDS assessment

Neurology experience

Positive Behaviour Support

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Education

SLT degree/Postgraduate diploma

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 s
upport 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 .

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.