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Highly Specialist Speech And Language Therapist

Employer
Cygnet Health Care
Location
Huddersfield
Salary
£42121 - £46572/annum £4000 relocation package
Closing date
7 Jun 2022

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Job Sector
Apprenticeships
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

Salary: £42,121- 46,572 (depending on experience) + up to £4000 relocation package

Hours: Full time (40h per week)

Locations: Gledholt Services, Huddersfield & Adarna House, Bradford

Are you interested in working in adult mental health? Do you want to be an innovated and exciting service? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highly Specialist (band 7) to provide SLT input in service with a strong focus on inter-disciplinary working. This is a highly sought after post due to working with individuals with mental health needs so we advise early application to avoid disappointment.

Here’s a bit more about the locations…

The Gledholt Services offer two types of community provision: Gledholt is an enhanced community residential home providing outcome-focused care for adults with learning disability accompanied with behaviour that may challenge including mental illness, co-morbid substance misuse or a forensic background. Gledholt Mews and Coach House is a new service for adults with mental health needs or a personality disorder who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway and are looking at the next stage in their rehabilitation journey. These individuals may have autism or a mild learning disability.

You will also provide support to Adarna House, a new 9-bed step-down service for individuals with Mental Health needs and a diagnosis of Autism, enabling a continued focus on recovery through meaningful activity and engagement in local community initiatives.

What does the job involve?

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have the opportunity to deliver an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of a mixed and complex client group within a community rehabilitation and residential setting.  Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use your skills and knowledge 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 total communication environment. You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy and the onsite service manager. You will participate in visual discharge planning and adopt a humanistic approach.

You will be responsible for supervising a recently qualified SLT who will be based on Adarna Ward, Cygnet Hospital Wyke.

5 reasons why you should make an application today…

We care about people in our services
We have career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills
You will have supervision from the Clinical Lead SLT for LD and ASD Hospitals and National network of over 50 SLTs in the Cygnet Heath Care within different specialisms including LD and ASD, CAMHS, Older Adults Mental Health, Neuropsychiatry and Social Care
You would have a fixed caseload number to support SLT-focused interventionsThe Successful Candidate should be/have:

A registered Speech and Language Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)
Experienced in the field of adult mental health and/or LD/ASD
Dysphagia qualified
An understanding of SLT process/interventions and can take a “hands on” approach
Excellent communication and time management skills
Passionate about student educationIn return we will offer you:

Expert monthly Clinical Supervision from a highly experienced SLT in this field of practice
Access to over 50 SLTs working in like-for- like environments
Regular CPD, development and networking opportunities
Free meals and free parking during working hours
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced maternity
Free Health Cash plan
24 hours free GP support line
Free life assurance cover
Free eye tests
Car lease discounts
Discounted gym membership
Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
Pension scheme
Employee NHS - discount savings, Blue Light Card & “Cycle to Work” scheme
Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
COVID-19 compliant environmentsRequirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employme

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