Specialist Speech And Language Therapist (Ftc)

• Post: Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6)
• Salary: £36,807 per year
• Full Time: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• Contract: Fixed-term contract for 9 months (from March 2024)
• Location: Cygnet Heathers, Grout Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 0HD

We have a rare opportunity for an SLT with an interest in neurology and mental health to join our dynamic team on a fixed-term basis to cover a maternity leave within the service.

This role would suit a band 5 who is ready to take a next step or someone who is keen to explore working in a Neuropsychiatric service.

Choose a new a role that has the opportunities you need to grow.

At Cygnet Group you’ll be exposed to the realities of healthcare delivery at the highest level, ensuring you continue to learn and build new skills as you develop. Our reputation for quality and innovation makes us an excellent choice at this key time, and means you’ll be able to build your experience whilst making a real difference to service user outcomes.

Advance your career with us in the ideal atmosphere to help you grow.

Cygnet Heathers is a 20-bed service providing neuropsychiatric rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injury or a neurodegenerative condition such as Huntington’s disease. Our focus is on creating an environment that engages individuals and sets the tone for recovery. Cygnet Heathers has been designed and equipped with an all-integrated physical environment to aid our service user’s rehabilitation process. Our purpose-built environment assists the men to manage visual, spatial and perceptual difficulties.

More information is available at: https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/locations/cygnet-heathers/

Job Role

We are looking for an SLT to work 40 hours per week with an exciting caseload to assess their speech language and communication needs (SLCN) in all environments. You will implement a rehabilitation approach and implement programmes of care in individual or group settings.

You will be supported by the MDT and an onsite Clinical Lead SLT to implement the approved pathway for neuropsychiatric services. You will receive supervision and line management onsite and have access to a SLT peer network. You will be part of a companywide SLT service and contribute to the service development initiatives.

If you are looking for a part-time role instead, please contact us to discuss this further.

We're looking for people who have:

• A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current or upcoming registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)
• Dysphagia experience and / or competencies desirable but not essential
• Membership of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)
• Experience in the field of neurological and/or neurodegenerative conditions
• An understanding of SLT theory and interventions with a ‘hands on’ approach
• Willingness to learn

In return we’ll offer you:

• Monthly Clinical Supervision
• Peer Support, CPD and developmental opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Staff Benefits including NHS Discounts, Blue Light Card, Life insurance, Free Health Cash Plan, Pension, Gym membership, 24/7 GP, free meals and onsite parking, long service awards, cycle-to-work scheme, mortgage advice, referral bonuses
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
• Access to a network of over 55 SLTs companywide
• Full induction training is given

To find out more, please contact Alma Matei (Specialist Recruiter) on 07436 176 074, Sonya Masih (Clinical Lead SLT for Mental Health) on 07734 882 155 / 07436 256 225 or Dominique St Clair Miller (Director of SLT, Health care) on 07885 476 384.

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.

Please note vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.