Lead Speech & Language Therapist, Neurological Complex Care

CYGNET; Deepcar; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Blue Light Card & NHS discounts

CPD opportunities

Job summary

CYGNET’s Daley Care Centre in Sheffield is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. You will lead SLT within a neurological complex care service, handling complex EDS and communication needs for a specialist caseload.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, provide expert assessment and intervention, and contribute to staff training, risk management, and care pathway development. The role offers clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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 (essential)
• Experience in the field of acquired brain injury, neuroprogressive conditions, spinal injuries, evidenced by high level of clinical SLT knowledge
• 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver input in line with the Cygnet SLT pathway for Neurological Complex Care and act as the lead for Speech and Language Therapy within the service
• Support rehabilitation, risk management, safety, wellbeing and quality of life through evidence-based assessment and intervention
• Contribute to the development of person-centred care pathways and provide specialist advice and consultation
• Support staff training and competency development and lead on implementation of interventions that optimise communication and swallowing function
• Be part of a company-wide SLT service and participate in large-scale projects with high-quality supervision and CPD opportunities

Skills

HCPC registered

RCSLT member

Neurological SLT experience

EDS assessment

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

CYGNET’s Daley Care Centre in Sheffield is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. You will lead SLT within a neurological complex care service, handling complex EDS and communication needs for a specialist caseload.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, provide expert assessment and intervention, and contribute to staff training, risk management, and care pathway development. The role offers clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.