Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7) (Part Time)

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join a dedicated team at a neuropsychiatric service. The role involves working with complex needs, empowering patients towards independence, and collaborating with a committed group of professionals. The successful candidate will enjoy clinical supervision, opportunities for development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent clinical supervision and CPD opportunities

Paid CEN Membership

Employee rewards and discount benefits scheme

Full induction training

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HCPC and a member of RCSLT.
• Experience with neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess the speech, communication, and language needs of patients.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to implement therapeutic approaches.
• Provide quality assessment and interventions in SCLN and dysphagia.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Motivation

Persuasion

Education

Degree / Postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

Dysphagia management qualification

Job description

Job summary

• Post: Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7)
• Salary: Up to £55,181 DoE (pro rata)
• Hours: Part Time / any 3 days per week, permanent

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist looking to specialise further or a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with interest in Neuropsychiatry to join our team at Cygnet Brunel.

Cygnet Brunel is a 32-bed Neuropsychiatric service, offering neuropsychiatric rehabilitation for individuals with complex acquired brain injury and mental health needs.

The hospital is a modern facility which has been designed specifically to provide a clinically led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge.

Our focus is to create a therapeutically rich environment which engages our service users and provides the opportunity to minimise their challenging behaviour and maximise their independence.

Main duties of the job

Job Role

• As an SLT you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) in all environments.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary team on-site, you will also work with all staff across the hospital to support the implementation of the therapeutic and neuropsychiatric approach demonstrating an interest in upskilling the workforce.
• You will work within the boundaries of the SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric / neurodegenerative services in to the hospital as part of a small on-site SLT team.
• You will provide quality assessment, interventions and be skilled in both SCLN and dysphagia.
• You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and contribute to the service enhancement.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,181 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP19FCEB70

Job locations

Bristol

BS10 7DP

Job description Job responsibilities

• Post:Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7)
• Salary: Up to £55,181 DoE (pro rata)
• Hours: Part Time / any 3 days per week, permanent

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist looking to specialise further or a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with interest in Neuropsychiatry to join our team at Cygnet Brunel.

Cygnet Brunel is a 32-bed Neuropsychiatric service, offering neuropsychiatric rehabilitation for individuals with complex acquired brain injury and mental health needs. The hospital is a modern facility which has been designed specifically to provide a clinically led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge. Our focus is to create a therapeutically rich environment which engages our service users and provides the opportunity to minimise their challenging behaviour and maximise their independence.

Job Role

As an SLT you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) in all environments. As part of a multi-disciplinary team on-site, you will also work with all staff across the hospital to support the implementation of the therapeutic and neuropsychiatric approach demonstrating an interest in upskilling the workforce.

You will work within the boundaries of the SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric / neurodegenerative services in to the hospital as part of a small on-site SLT team. You will provide quality assessment, interventions and be skilled in both SCLN and dysphagia. You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and contribute to the service enhancement.

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)
• Experience in the field of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions evidenced by high level of clinical SLT knowledge. Experience of working in inpatient/acute settings beneficial
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning
• Qualification in Dysphagia management (we will offer training if required)
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication / time management skills
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

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
• Paid CEN Membership
• Active involvement in service development, Quality Improvement initiatives and research opportunities
• Annual leave allowance, pension scheme, employee rewards and discount benefits scheme
• Full induction training
• Free meals on duty

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? Please apply now.

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

Job description Job responsibilities

• Post:Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7)
• Salary: Up to £55,181 DoE (pro rata)
• Hours: Part Time / any 3 days per week, permanent

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist looking to specialise further or a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with interest in Neuropsychiatry to join our team at Cygnet Brunel.

Cygnet Brunel is a 32-bed Neuropsychiatric service, offering neuropsychiatric rehabilitation for individuals with complex acquired brain injury and mental health needs. The hospital is a modern facility which has been designed specifically to provide a clinically led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge. Our focus is to create a therapeutically rich environment which engages our service users and provides the opportunity to minimise their challenging behaviour and maximise their independence.

Job Role

As an SLT you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) in all environments. As part of a multi-disciplinary team on-site, you will also work with all staff across the hospital to support the implementation of the therapeutic and neuropsychiatric approach demonstrating an interest in upskilling the workforce.

You will work within the boundaries of the SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric / neurodegenerative services in to the hospital as part of a small on-site SLT team. You will provide quality assessment, interventions and be skilled in both SCLN and dysphagia. You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and contribute to the service enhancement.

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)
• Experience in the field of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions evidenced by high level of clinical SLT knowledge. Experience of working in inpatient/acute settings beneficial
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning
• Qualification in Dysphagia management (we will offer training if required)
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication / time management skills
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

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
• Paid CEN Membership
• Active involvement in service development, Quality Improvement initiatives and research opportunities
• Annual leave allowance, pension scheme, employee rewards and discount benefits scheme
• Full induction training
• Free meals on duty

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? Please apply now.

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

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bristol

BS10 7DP

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bristol

BS10 7DP

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)