Senior SLT Lead for Complex LD/Autism Care & Training

Cygnet Health Care; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 relocation package

CPD and development opportunities

NHS discounts

Mileage reimbursed

Company pension

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care in the North East is seeking a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist for its adult residential services. You will lead SLT service delivery for a complex client group, train others and promote best practice within a multi-disciplinary team.

Based at Hollyhurst, the role includes a three-day clinical caseload and up to one day a week supervising a junior SLT across two homes, with mileage reimbursed and an enhanced DBS check required.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.
• Ability to supervise a junior SLT.

Responsibilities

• Lead SLT service delivery for a complex client group using an evidence-based approach.
• Hold a clinical caseload of three days a week at Hollyhurst.
• Provide clinical supervision, complex case support and mentoring to a full-time SLT across two homes.
• Offer clinical supervision to a junior SLT in two nearby homes.
• Train others, promote best practice and embed positive, inclusive environments.
• Carry out assessment, therapy and outcome work with residents and staff.

Skills

AAC knowledge

Flexibility

Team player

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Cygnet Health Care in the North East is seeking a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist for its adult residential services. You will lead SLT service delivery for a complex client group, train others and promote best practice within a multi-disciplinary team.

Based at Hollyhurst, the role includes a three-day clinical caseload and up to one day a week supervising a junior SLT across two homes, with mileage reimbursed and an enhanced DBS check required.