Highly Specialist Speech And Language Therapist

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

Up to £28,702 DoE (WTE £47,837)

Part time – 24h (3 days per week)

Cygnet Pindar House Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4PL

“I joined the Cygnet SLT team in 2014 and since then, I’ve seen the neuropsychiatry service line grow from two to seven hospitals across the country! Neuropsychiatry is a fascinating area of healthcare and there is no greater satisfaction than being able to provide meaningfully personalised support to an individual with an acquired neurological diagnosis. I love coming to work every day. So, what is stopping you? Change, Inspire, Grow, Apply!”

Pippa Joseph, Clinical Lead SLT for Neuropsychiatry

About the location

Cygnet Pindar House is a 22-bed Neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility for men affected by acquired brain injury. It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease support in managing the progression of their symptoms.

What do we want?

We are looking for an experienced SLT to provide assessment, advice and treatment who is skilled in diagnosis and management of the swallow and communication needs. Working alongside nurses, OTs, physios, psychologists and psychiatrists, you will work compassionately with individuals and their families, friends and carers to achieve person-centred goals and support each person in their planned outcomes. You will also be accountable for the supervision and management of another SLT who works in the service on a full-time basis.

We're looking for someone who has:

• A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)
• Membership of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)
• Willingness to develop and supervise onsite other SLTs
• Experience of managing acquired speech, language and communication needs associated with neurological changes
• Experience of eating, drinking, feeding and swallowing assessment and management (essential)

In return we’ll offer you:

• Excellent Clinical Supervision, Peer Support, CPD and developmental opportunities
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Staff Benefits including NHS Discounts, Free Health Cash Plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Gym membership, 24/7 GP, free meals, onsite parking, long service awards, mortgage advice, referral bonuses and more!
• Full induction training
• Monthly Clinical Supervision from the Clinical Lead SLT for Neuropsychiatry
• Quarterly onsite line management from the Registered Manager.
• Access to a network of over 55 SLTs companywide
• Strategic and clinical leadership from the Directo of SLT who report to the Group Clinical Director

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.