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

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7) to join their Neuropsychiatric service team part-time. The successful applicant will work with patients with complex needs, contributing to their therapy plans and engaging with a collaborative team. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and further specialization in the field.

Benefits

Excellent supervision and CPD opportunities

Paid CEN Membership

Benefits including annual leave and pension

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership required.
• Experience with neuropsychiatric conditions preferred.
• Qualification in Dysphagia management desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' speech, communication, and language needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Provide quality assessments and interventions in SCLN and dysphagia.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Enthusiasm

Motivation

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)
• 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 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 opportunities to minimise their challenging behaviour and maximise their independence.

Main duties of the job

Job Role

• Work directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication, and language needs (SCLN) in all environments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on-site, supporting the implementation of therapeutic and neuropsychiatric approaches and upskilling the workforce.
• Operate within the SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric/neurodegenerative services as part of a small on-site SLT team.
• Provide quality assessments, interventions, and be skilled in both SCLN and dysphagia.
• Contribute to a company-wide SLT service and service enhancement initiatives.

About us

Cygnet, established in 1988, has developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities within the UK. We are known for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for those in our care.

Our dedicated team of 10,000 employees empowers 2,864 individuals across 160 services to make positive differences through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Person Specification

Requirements

• A degree/postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and RCSLT membership.
• Experience with neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions, preferably in inpatient/acute settings.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred planning.
• Qualification in Dysphagia management (training provided if needed).
• Strong team player with genuine desire to help others.
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and passion.

In return we offer:

• Excellent supervision, CPD, and development opportunities.
• Routine meetings and peer support.
• Personalised resource toolkit.
• Paid CEN Membership.
• Involvement in service development, QI initiatives, and research.
• Benefits including annual leave, pension, rewards, and discounts.
• Full induction and free meals on duty.

The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check. Employment is contingent on clearance.

For more info, contact Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT (Healthcare) at 07885 476 384.

Ready for a rewarding opportunity? Apply now.

Note: Vacancy may close early if filled.

Additional Information

General Requirements

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DBS Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.