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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

CPD opportunities

Free meals

Free parking on shift

Company pension scheme

NHS/Blue Light discounts

Job summary

Cygnet in the Markfield area near Leicester is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to lead the SLT service at Woodrowe House. You will manage a specialist caseload of complex neurological conditions, deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention, and act as the lead for SLT within the service.

You will work within an MDT across three pathways, support staff training, contribute to quality improvement and research, and benefit from excellent supervision and CPD, with a

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
• Ability to independently assess and manage EDS needs.
• Experience with acquired brain injury and neurodegenerative conditions.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred planning.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration within an MDT.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of complex neurological needs and lead SLT within the service.
• Deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention per the SLT pathway for neurological care.
• Support rehabilitation, risk management, safety, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Collaborate across three care pathways and provide staff training and supervision.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and research opportunities.

Skills

Independent assessment

Team player

CPD participation

Clinical SLT knowledge

Education

Degree in SLT / Postgraduate Diploma

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Post: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

Salary: £50,632 - £57,940 per year (DOE)

Contract:Full time, permanent

Reporting to: Service Manager / Director of SALT Social Care

Professionally Accountable to: Director of SALT Social Care

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Woodrowe House.

Woodrowe House is a leading neurological complex care service located in the picturesque outskirts of Leicester, in Markfield. We specialise in complex care and treatment for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and other neurological conditions, including stroke and spinal injuries. Our mission is to provide a supportive and expert environment for long-term and short-term care needs.

Job Purpose

As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will manage a specialist caseload of individuals with complex neurological needs, assessing and supporting their Speech, Communication and Language Needs (SCLN) and Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (EDS) needs. Acting as the lead for Speech and Language Therapy within the service, you will deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention in line with the Cygnet SLT Pathway for Neurological Complex Care, supporting rehabilitation, risk management, safety, wellbeing and quality of life.

You will work with patients across our three care pathways at Woodrowe House:

Slow Stream Rehabilitation: Goal-focused, therapeutically-led placements for people who have stepped down from acute rehabilitation settings.

Long-term & Maintenance: Packages designed for individuals with progressive or highly dependent needs to prevent deterioration and improve quality of life.

Short-term Placements: Providing respite care allowing the caregiver to take a much-needed break from their duties, whilst knowing that their loved one is safe and well-supported.

The role will contribute to the delivery of person-centred care, provide specialist advice and consultation, support staff training and competency development, and lead the implementation of interventions and environmental approaches that optimise communication, swallowing function, participation, independence and quality of life for individuals with complex neurological and rehabilitation needs.

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 (essential)


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


• Understanding of PositiveBehaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning


• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others

In return we offer:

• Salary between £50,632 - £57,940 per year (DOE)


• 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


• Employee rewards, discount benefits scheme including Blue Light Card and NHS discounts plus more


• Company pension scheme


• Full induction training is given


• 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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.