Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

jobs24.co.uk; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated team in a pioneering mental health service. This exciting full-time role involves providing high-quality assessments and therapy to individuals with communication difficulties and hearing impairments, particularly within a unique bilingual environment. As part of a supportive network of professionals, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a significant impact on the lives of those you support. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to grow in your career, this position offers a rewarding path forward.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high-quality assessment and therapy.
• Ability to work with complex client groups and communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical services using a range of assessment and intervention methods.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of the Speech and Language Therapy service.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Assessment and Intervention

Evidence-based Practice

Teaching and Training

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking for new challenges, career development and keen to explore the role of SLT supporting people who are Deaf and have mental health needs? We have an excellent full time opportunity at Cygnet Bury Dunes. This service provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women, including a unique, bi-lingual, secure environment for Deaf men and women that provides a pathway to reintegration into the community. We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work in our secure Deaf services: Bridgehampton and Upper West wards. In this role, you will provide high quality assessment and therapy and plan and implement programmes of care in individual or group settings using evidence-based practice, providing specialist clinical advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication difficulties and/or hearing impairment.

Cygnet Group has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a clinical service for a complex client group, using a range of skills and knowledge in assessment and intervention methods within a coherent framework.
• Deliver teaching/training to staff at the site, under the guidance of a supervising Speech and Language Therapist.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Speech and Language Therapy service.
• Receive expert clinical supervision and peer support.
• Be part of a national network of 50 Cygnet-employed SLTs.