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Job summary

We are looking for a confident Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5-6) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow - Springs Services.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Cygnet Health Care 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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Date posted: 12 March 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £33,976 to £44,281 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: VPA99721A0

Job locations: Harrow, HA1 3JL

Speech and Language Therapist / Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: £33,976-£44,281

Full-time, permanent

Base: Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow-in-the-Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3JL

This post is based at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, delivering SLT input to two wards that provide rehabilitation to men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Individuals are supported through a specialist pathway enabling a continued focus on recovery through meaningful activity and engagement in local community initiatives. Our aim is to support service users to live as independently as possible.

We have two posts available, one suiting a newly qualified SLT (Band 5 equivalent) looking for their first post or an established SLT wishing to build on post-graduate experiences to pursue a role working in the fields of Autism and Mental Health and leadership (Band 6 equivalent).

1. You would have a fixed caseload enabling the delivery of genuinely person-centred care and that supports intensive SLT-focused interventions.
2. You will have the opportunity to develop clinical knowledge and skills in a specialist area of practice.
3. We have a strong focus on an Inclusive Communication Approach and you will be well-resourced to continue developing an appealing and interactive Inclusive Communication Environment.
4. We support CPD that supports career progression and career aspirations; NQPs are supported through a development forum that helps evidence NQP Goals.
5. You will receive high quality supervision and support in accessing CPD opportunities to develop specialist skills.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a unique opportunity to deliver an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group within an in-patient service. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use expert skills to assess, advise and intervene with the aim of promoting functional communication systems and optimal independence. You will be able to train others, promote good practice and maintain a successful inclusive communication environment. You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy for Healthcare and the onsite service manager. You will work alongside another SLT who is based at site and receive clinical supervision from an SLT with experience in working with the same client group and setting.

• Placement experience or strong interest in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning.
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant to inpatient care.
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others.
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion.

• Monthly Clinical Supervision and weekly 1:1 contact from an experienced SLT in this field of practice and high-quality support in completion of RCSLT NQP Competencies Framework (if applicable).
• Access to over 50 SLTs working in like-for-like environments.
• Regular CPD, development and networking opportunities.
• Paid CEN membership.
• New starter resource budget to personalise your assessment and intervention toolkit.
• Access to Photosymbols, Communicate in Print, Wigit Online.
• Access to Amazon Business account and virtual credit card.
• Free meals and free parking during working hours.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced maternity.
• Free Health Cash plan.
• 24 hours free GP support line.
• Free life assurance cover.
• Free eye tests.
• Car lease discounts.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee NHS - discount savings, Blue Light Card & Cycle to Work scheme.
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now. For more information please contact our recruiter Katie Dixon (07436 256 225) or Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT for Healthcare (07885 476 384).