Speech And Language Therapist
- Employer
- Cygnet Health Care
- Location
- Brant Broughton
- Salary
- £27,780 to £34,172 a year
- Closing date
- 9 Feb 2023
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- Profession
- CBT therapist
- Hours
- Full Time
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Job Details
Cygnet Health Care is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Speech and Language Therapist on a 12 month fixed term contract. We offer excellent training opportunities, accelerated learning as well as a variety of staff benefits.
Main duties of the job
As a 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 a residential setting. 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 and the onsite service manager at Broughton House for line management. This role is suitable for a qualified band 5 or an ambitious Newly Qualified Therapist who wants to gain accelerated experience of working with Adult Learning Disability and Autism. We would also consider Band 5s looking to take their first step into a Band 6 role.
About us
Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for autistic adults who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Speech and Language Therapist
Salary £27780 - £34172 Contract:Fixed Term 12 months Hours:40 per week
Cygnet Health Care is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Speech and Language Therapist on a 12 month fixed term contract. We offer excellent training opportunities, accelerated learning as well as a variety of staff benefits.
Location:
Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for autistic adults who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
Job Role:
As a 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 a residential setting. 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 and the onsite service manager at Broughton House for line management.
This role is suitable for a qualified band 5 or an ambitious Newly Qualified Therapist who wants to gain accelerated experience of working with Adult Learning Disability and Autism. We would also consider Band 5s looking to take their first step into a Band 6 role.
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:
In return we offer:
Full induction training is given. You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession and just like our service users you will be learning all the time through our on-going mentoring and support.
Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Please note this position may close early on receipt of sufficient applications.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
J103-VP19443A20
Main duties of the job
As a 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 a residential setting. 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 and the onsite service manager at Broughton House for line management. This role is suitable for a qualified band 5 or an ambitious Newly Qualified Therapist who wants to gain accelerated experience of working with Adult Learning Disability and Autism. We would also consider Band 5s looking to take their first step into a Band 6 role.
About us
Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for autistic adults who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Speech and Language Therapist
Salary £27780 - £34172 Contract:Fixed Term 12 months Hours:40 per week
Cygnet Health Care is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Speech and Language Therapist on a 12 month fixed term contract. We offer excellent training opportunities, accelerated learning as well as a variety of staff benefits.
Location:
Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for autistic adults who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
Job Role:
As a 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 a residential setting. 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 and the onsite service manager at Broughton House for line management.
This role is suitable for a qualified band 5 or an ambitious Newly Qualified Therapist who wants to gain accelerated experience of working with Adult Learning Disability and Autism. We would also consider Band 5s looking to take their first step into a Band 6 role.
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:
- Experience in the field of Leaning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Knowledge of low tech/high tech AAC.
- Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
- Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Enthusiastic, motivated and passionate.
In return we offer:
- Monthly Clinical Supervision, weekly 1-2-1s, 2 weekly RCSLT competency support.
- CPD, developmental opportunities and accredited training in core approaches such as Makaton, PECs, social stories and more!
- Paid RCSLT CEN membership via Basecamp.
- Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team consisting of nursing, OT, psychology and psychiatry. You will also work alongside 2 SLTs and 1 SLT assistant.
- Accelerated support with NQP framework
- Routine service meetings with over 50 SLTs but also like minded SLTs working in similar settings.
- Meal provision on duty and free parking
- Company pension and employee reward scheme including NHS discounts and much more!
Full induction training is given. You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession and just like our service users you will be learning all the time through our on-going mentoring and support.
Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Please note this position may close early on receipt of sufficient applications.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
Desirable
- Please refer to job description above
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
J103-VP19443A20
Company
Empowering people and making a positive difference
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. At Cygnet Health Care you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users and their families. Our purpose is to care, enable & make a positive difference. Our vision is to be the preferred provider & employer of choice in our sector.
Our great team believe in -
- Togetherness
- Patients, service users & their families are at the heart of what we do
- Making a real difference in people's lives
- Building caring relationships to improve mental health
Dedicated people who change lives together
At Cygnet, our people work across many different teams that pull together to achieve excellent outcomes for those in our care. So wherever your strengths lie, you can make the most of them with us – and enjoy a rewarding career that makes a significant difference to others.
Join one of our dedicated teams and be part of something meaningful:
- Leadership Team
- Doctors & Consultants Team
- Nursing Team
- Allied Health & Psychology Team
- Education Team
- Care & Support Team
- Hospitality & Non-clinical Team
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