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

NHS Jobs; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is looking for a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join their team. This part-time role involves working with patients with complex needs in a neuropsychiatric setting, providing assessments and interventions. Successful candidates will have a relevant degree, and experience with neuropsychiatric conditions is preferred. Excellent opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Excellent Clinical Supervision

CPD and development opportunities

Annual leave and pension scheme

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• A degree/postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC, and membership of RCSLT.
• Experience in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions, evidenced by high-level clinical SLT knowledge.
• Experience working in inpatient/acute settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess speech, communication, and language needs for patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on therapeutic approaches.
• Provide quality assessments and interventions in SCLN and dysphagia.

Skills

Neuropsychiatric conditions

Dysphagia management

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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

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 an 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 designed 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 to engage service users, minimize challenging behaviour, and maximize independence.

Job Role

As an SLT, you will work directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication, and language needs (SCLN) in all environments. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on-site, supporting the implementation of therapeutic and neuropsychiatric approaches, and contribute to workforce upskilling.

You will operate within the SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric/neurodegenerative services at the hospital as part of a small on-site SLT team. Responsibilities include providing quality assessments, interventions, and demonstrating skills in both SCLN and dysphagia. You will contribute to the company-wide SLT service and service enhancement initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• A degree/postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC, and membership of RCSLT.
• Experience in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions, evidenced by high-level clinical SLT knowledge.
• Experience working in inpatient/acute settings is beneficial.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning.
• Qualification in Dysphagia management (training offered if required).
• Strong team player with a genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and passion.

What We Offer

• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD, and development opportunities.
• Routine service meetings and peer support.
• Opportunity to personalise resource toolkit.
• Paid CEN Membership.
• Involvement in service development, Quality Improvement, and research.
• Annual leave, pension scheme, employee rewards, and discounts.
• Full induction training and free meals on duty.

The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check. Employment is subject to successful clearance.

For an informal discussion, contact Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT (Healthcare), at 07885 476 384.

Ready for a new opportunity? Please apply now. Note: vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.