Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5)

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• Post: Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5 equivalent)

• Location: Cygnet Sherwood Lodge, Rufford Colliery Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0HR

• Salary: £32,883-£35,465 per year (DoE)

• Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week

We are recruiting a Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5 equivalent) to join our multi-disciplinary team at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge.

Cygnet Sherwood Lodge is a 26-bed specialist high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities and complex needs. The hospital has a further four two-bedded residential units, allowing for further community integration and focus on daily living skills. 

Job Role

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 environment. 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 on-site service manager.

This post would suit a newly qualified SLT or an SLT with 1 year post-graduate SLT experience.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• Placement experience or strong interest in the field of Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions

• Understanding of the importance of person centred planning

• Knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to Learning Disability practice

• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others

• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

In return we offer:

• Salary between £32,883-£35,465 per year (DoE)

• An immediate peer network of 50 SLTs nationwide

• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties

• Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team

• Ongoing support with completing NQP and EDS Competencies

• Routine service meetings with Cygnet Speech and Language Therapists

• Free meals when on duty

• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre with access to NHS rewards, health insurance and much more

Full induction training is given and you will receive formal clinical supervision every 4 weeks, weekly catch ups with your supervisor and dedicated NQP support every 2 weeks with Cygnets established NQP support program.

You must be registered, or soon to be registered, with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

For more information please contact our recruiter Alma Matei on 07436 176 074 / [email protected] or Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT (Healthcare) on 07885 476 384.

Please note, if sufficient applicants are received this advert may close prior to the date shown above.

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