Job summary
We are looking for a confident Specialist Speech & Language Therapist with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Colchester (2 days per week) and Cygnet Community Services (3 days per week).
Main duties of the job
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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 Speech & Language Therapist Full time 40 hours per week Salary: £36807 - £44322
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an emerging Specialist or established Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated and passionate teams across some of our health and social care settings.
Please note this post is also advertised as a part-time post at Cygnet Hospital Colchester (CYG35973) and only 1 post is available.
This role will be working at the following locations:
1. Cygnet Community Services (3 days per week) supporting eight* care homes for people with a learning disability and/or autistic people on a referral system, you will visit the homes on rotation, providing essential training and embedding the five good communication standards.
2. Cygnet Hospital Colchester (2 days per week) you will work on one of our three wards for people with a learning disability and / or autistic people as the named SLT and under the supervision of an onsite highly specialist SLT. You will also have an SLT assistant to support you in your role.
Job Role
As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a unique opportunity to support the development and delivery of an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use expert skills to assess, advise and intervene with the aim of promoting, implementing and embedding functional communication systems; this is a hands-on role with high levels of contact with individuals in the care of the service. You will be able to train others, promote good practice and maintain a successful inclusive communication environment.
Postgraduate qualification in the management of dysphagia is desirable but we are able to provide you with accredited training if this is an area for your personal development if required.
We are looking for some with:
3. HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
4. Experience in the field of Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
5. Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning
6. Knowledge of sensory needs and how these may impact on functioning and regulation
7. Dysphagia training (desirable training available)
8. Excellent communication & time management skills
9. Enthusiasm, motivation and passion
In return we offer:
10. Generous CPD allowance (on completion of probation period), enabling access to conferences and external CPD events
11. Clinical Supervision from an experienced Speech and Language Therapist and access to a network of 50 SLTs nationally
12. Paid CEN membership
13. New starter resource budget to personalise your assessment and intervention toolkit
14. Access to Photosymbols, Communicate in Print, Widgit Online
15. Access to Amazon Business account and virtual credit card
16. A competitive salary
17. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
18. Employee rewards, discount benefits scheme including Blue Light Card and NHS discounts
19. Company pension scheme
20. Full induction training is given
21. Free meals and parking on shift
22. Work related travel expenses from base location are reimbursable.
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.
For an informal discussion or to find out more about this role, please contact Katie Dixon, In-house Recruiter (KatieD)
Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now.
The eight care home locations are listed below:
23. Gables - 262 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0ER
24. The Orchards - Station Road, Thorrington, Essex, CO7 8JA
25. Ducks Halt - 8 Walton Road, Kirby-le-Soken, Essex, CO13 0DU
26. Old Leigh House - 3 Old Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1LB
27. Fairways - 4 Fullers Field, Swan Lane, Westerfield, Ipswich, IP6 9AX
28. Chaseways - 1 Chaseways, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0AS
29. Shear Meadows - Bourne End, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2RJ
30. Walkern Lodge - 14a Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3QX
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