Speech And Language Therapist

Cygnet Health Care; Widnes; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist for its Neuropsychiatric facility in Widnes. This role involves assessing and managing patients with speech, language, and swallowing needs. You'll develop your skills in a supportive environment, with opportunities for supervision and career progression, alongside strong team collaboration. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to grow within a dedicated healthcare environment, apply today.

Benefits

Excellent supervision and support

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to online accounts and resources

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff benefits including NHS discounts

Full induction training

Qualifications

• Current (or pending) registration with HCPC and RCSLT membership.
• Interest in neurological conditions and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage men with acquired brain injuries under supervision.
• Flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong clinical and professional skills

Good organisational and project management skills

Enthusiasm, motivation, and passion

Education

Diploma/Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5)

Salary: £31,317 p/a

Full time: 40 hours a week

Location: Cygnet Paddocks, Wilmere Lane, Widnes, WA8 5UY

I love coming into work every day. Neuropsychiatry is a fascinating area of healthcare and there is no greater satisfaction than being able to help and support an individual with a brain injury. So, what is stopping you? Change, Inspire, Grow, Apply!

Pippa Joseph, Clinical Lead SLT for Neuropsychiatry at Cygnet Group

About Cygnet Paddocks

Cygnet Paddocks is a 28-bed Neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility for men affected by acquired brain injuries, opened in May 2024. It provides a safe and secure environment to aid recovery and offers support for those with progressive neurological diseases to manage their symptoms. We are seeking an NQP Speech and Language Therapist to join our team supporting individuals with speech, language, communication (SLCN), and eating, drinking & swallowing (EDS) needs.

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At Cygnet Group, our reputation for quality and innovation makes us an excellent choice at this stage of your career. As an SLT in our team, you will build your clinical knowledge, skills, and experience through evidence-based practices, making a real difference to individuals' outcomes. The role also offers scope to develop broader skills in clinical audit, quality improvement, and service development.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• A Diploma/Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and current (or pending) registration with HCPC and membership of RCSLT
• Strong clinical and professional skills
• Experience or keen interest in neurological conditions and mental health
• Good organisational and project management skills
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and passion

Five reasons to apply today:

1. Assess, diagnose, and manage men with acquired brain injuries, behaviors that challenge, and other conditions, under supervision, with low caseloads for focused support.
2. Opportunity to progress your career with guidance from experienced clinicians.
3. Support for newly and recently qualified SLTs through development programmes to meet NQP goals.
4. Access to resources for delivering high-quality, inclusive communication support.
5. Network of over 50 SLTs across Cygnet Group in various specialisms, including Neuropsychiatry, Learning Disability, Autism, and CAMHS.

In return, we offer:

• Excellent supervision, peer support, CPD, and development opportunities
• Support for developing and evidencing NQP SLT goals, including access to NQP and Band 5 forums
• Support for developing Dysphagia competencies
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Access to online accounts like Amazon Business, Photosymbols, and Wigit
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Staff benefits including NHS discounts, health cash plans, life insurance, pension, gym membership, 24/7 GP, free meals, onsite parking, long service awards, mortgage advice, and more
• Full induction training

The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check, and employment is contingent upon clearance.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Katie Dixon at 07436 256 225 or Dominique St Clair Miller at 07885 476 384.

Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now.

Closing date: 1 month