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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Blue Light Card NHS discounts

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is recruiting a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join Woodrowe House in Leicestershire. You will lead the SLT service within a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention for clients with complex neurological conditions.

The role requires a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and RCSLT membership. You will provide training, contribute to patient care planning, and participate in service development and

Qualifications

• Degree/postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration to practice as SLT
• Membership of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of individuals with complex neurological needs.
• Assess and support Speech, Language and Swallowing needs (SCLN and EDS).
• Lead the SLT input within the service and provide consultation to MDT.
• Deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention per the Cygnet SLT Pathway.
• Support staff training and competency development; lead environmental and communication strategies.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and research opportunities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

CPD

Person-centred care

Education

SLT degree

HCPC registered

RCSLT member

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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) Location: Woodrowe House, Leicestershire, LE67 9RJ 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 atWoodrowe 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 evide nce-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 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 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. For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Carla Bartlett, Director of SLT (Social Care) on 07803 248 026 What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply