Job summary

We are looking for a confident Highly Specialist Speech And Language Therapist with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working up to 24 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Pindar House.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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, Ive 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 well offer you :

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.

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