Specialist / Highly Speech and Language Therapist

Cygnet Health Care; Taunton; In loco; GBP 41.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cygnet Hospital Taunton is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a neuro-cognitive inpatient service for older adults with complex conditions. You will manage a specialist caseload focusing on SCLN and eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS), delivering input aligned with the SLT pathway and working within an interdisciplinary team.

The role offers continuation of high quality supervision, CPD opportunities and a clear pathway for progression from Specialist to Highly

Competenze

• A degree / postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy (HCPC registered) and RCSLT member.
• Competency to independently assess and manage eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs.
• Experience with older adults, neurology or neurodegenerative conditions; person-centred care.

Mansioni

• Assess speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) and EDS for a specialist caseload.
• Deliver input aligned with the SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric/neurodegenerative services.
• Work within an interdisciplinary on-site team to support management approaches and CPD.
• Participate in large-scale service development projects.

Conoscenze

SCLN assessment

EDS management

Team collaboration

Formazione

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Descrizione del lavoro

Specialist / Highly Speech and Language Therapist

• Post: Specialist / Highly Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6 / Band 7 equivalent)


• Salary: £40,966-£50,632 per year (dependent on experience)


• Contract: Full time, permanent

Due to the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.

This role is suitable for a Specialist SLT who is interested in consolidating their practice or an established Specialist SLT who ready to take the next step in their career to a Highly Specialist role.

Cygnet Taunton is opening a new 15-bed neuro-cognitive service, which will provide comprehensive, long-term inpatient care for older adults living with complex cognitive and neurological conditions alongside a psychiatric sequela.

The Neurocognitive Health Pathway offers patients an improved quality of life and improved functionality often not easily available to them due to their complex psychiatric and physical presentations.

Treatment and therapy is provided to optimise their abilities and reduce the impact of the neurodegenerative diagnosis they have; providing a stabilisation of symptoms and symptom management which reduces complications and preserves independence as long as possible. Care and treatment is delivered within a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment by an interdisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Job Role

As an SLT you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) as well as eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs.

You will work deliver input in line with the Cygnet SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative services. As part of a multi-disciplinary team on-site, you will also work with colleagues across the service to support the implementation of management approaches, upskilling the workforce as required.

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.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

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Post: Specialist / Highly Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6 / Band 7 equivalent)

Salary: £40,966-£50,632 per year (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full time, permanent

Due to the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.

This role is suitable for a Specialist SLT who is interested in consolidating their practice or an established Specialist SLT who ready to take the next step in their career to a Highly Specialist role.

Cygnet Taunton is opening a new 15-bed neuro-cognitive service, which will provide comprehensive, long-term inpatient care for older adults living with complex cognitive and neurological conditions alongside a psychiatric sequela.

The Neurocognitive Health Pathway offers patients an improved quality of life and improved functionality often not easily available to them due to their complex psychiatric and physical presentations.

Treatment and therapy is provided to optimise their abilities and reduce the impact of the neurodegenerative diagnosis they have; providing a stabilisation of symptoms and symptom management which reduces complications and preserves independence as long as possible.

Care and treatment is delivered within a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment by an interdisciplinary team.

Job Role

As an SLT you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess your speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) as well as eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs.

You will work deliver input in line with the Cygnet SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative services. As part of a multi-disciplinary team on-site, you will also work with colleagues across the service to support the implementation of management approaches, upskilling the workforce as required.

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 older adults, neurology and / or neurodegenerative conditions 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

In return we offer:

Salary between £40,966--£50,632 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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.