<div><p>We are looking for a confident Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow. This post is based at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, delivering SLT input to the Springs Services that provide rehabilitation to men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; this may include working with individuals who have bespoke packages of care to meet their needs. These services enable a continued focus on recovery through meaningful activity and engagement in local community initiatives and aim to support service users to live as independently as possible.</p><h3>Main duties of the job</h3><p>Supporting patients’ speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs within an in‑patient setting; assessing, developing, and delivering individualized rehabilitation plans; working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to promote functional communication systems and optimal independence; training staff and promoting inclusive communication practices; providing clinical supervision and CPD support.</p><h3>Job responsibilities</h3><p>As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will:</p><ul><li>Deliver evidence‑based SLT services to a complex client group within an inpatient service.</li><li>Assess, advise, and intervene to promote functional communication and independence.</li><li>Train others, promote good practice, and maintain an inclusive communication environment.</li><li>Report to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy for Healthcare and the onsite service manager.</li><li>Work alongside another SLT and receive clinical supervision from a highly specialist SLT.</li></ul><h3>Job details</h3><ul><li><b>Salary</b>: £37,815 – £40,785 p/a depending on experience.</li><li><b>Employment type</b>: Full‑time, permanent.</li><li><b>Location</b>: Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow‑in‑the‑Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3JL.</li></ul><h3>Five reasons you should apply!</h3><ul><li>You will have a fixed caseload enabling genuinely person‑centred care and intensive SLT‑focused interventions.</li><li>You will develop clinical knowledge and skills in a specialist area of practice.</li><li>We have a strong focus on an Inclusive Communication Approach and you will be well resourced to develop an appealing and interactive environment.</li><li>We offer an NQP & Band 5 development programme that supports the development of clinical, professional and personal skills and provides evidence towards completion of NQP competencies.</li><li>You will receive high‑quality supervision and support in accessing CPD opportunities to develop specialist skills.</li></ul><h3>What we are looking for</h3><ul><li>Placement experience or strong interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions.</li><li>Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person‑centred planning.</li><li>Knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant to inpatient care.</li><li>Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others.</li><li>Enthusiasm, motivation and passion.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Monthly clinical supervision and weekly 1:1 contact from an experienced SLT.</li><li>Access to over 50 SLTs working in similar environments.</li><li>Regular CPD, development, and networking opportunities.</li><li>Paid CEN membership.</li><li>Starter resource budget to personalise assessment and intervention toolkit.</li><li>Access to Photosymbols, Communicate in Print, Wigit Online.</li><li>Amazon Business account and virtual credit card.</li><li>Free meals and free parking during working hours.</li><li>Enhanced maternity pay.</li><li>Free Health Cash plan.</li><li>24‑hour free GP support line.</li><li>Free life assurance cover.</li><li>Free eye tests.</li><li>Car lease discounts.</li><li>Discounted gym membership.</li><li>Free mortgage broker and insurance cover.</li><li>Employee NHS discount savings, Blue Light Card & Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.</li><li>Smart Health Toolkit providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks.</li></ul><p>Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</p><h3>Person Specification</h3><h3>General Requirements</h3><ul><li>Please refer to job description above.</li></ul><h3>Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3><p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p></div>