Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Salary up to 32000 Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Are you a Band 6 who would like to explore a more rewarding clinical challenge in learning disabilities with a view to progressing to a Band 7 in the next 12 months? Coupled with an exciting mental health caseload, we could offer you the opportunity to further develop your clinical skills. We want to recruit an exceptional SLT to this Band 6 post and progress you to a Band 7. Join our supportive, friendly team in the North East and make an application today. Job Role: As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a unique opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group within inpatients and residential setting; this will progress with the role giving you time to learn and develop. 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; the role may start with greater emphasis on dysphagia management but we assure you, this will even out over time! You will be able to train others, promote good practice and maintain a successful total communication environment. You will be accountable to a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist and regional manager. Postgraduate qualification in the management of dysphagia is essential and you will receive supervision from an SLT specialising in the region. We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with: * Strong clinical and professional skills * Experience in the field of Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions. * Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning. * Knowledge of key national drivers for inpatient services such as Transforming Care, Five RCSLT Good Communication Standards. * Qualification in Dysphagia management essential * Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others * Good organisational and project management skills * Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced and dynamic environment. 5 reasons why you should make an application today... * We care about people in our services * Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills * You will be a part of a service that supports inpatient and residential homes giving diversity to your role * National networks of over 45 SLTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, head injury and inpatient CAMHS * Low caseload number to support intensive SLT focused interventions, and to support the time needed for the managerial responsibilities within a progressive band 7 post In return we offer: * An immediate peer network in the North East consisting of 4 SLTs * Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties * Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team * Routine service meetings with Cygnet Speech and Language Therapists. * CPD and Developmental opportunities * Dysphagia qualification if required. * Meal provision on duty * A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre Full induction training is given and you will receive clinical supervision through a member of the Speech and language Therapy team. You must be a Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered SLT. 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. Employment Type: FULL_TIME