Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 or 7) Harrow

Job summary

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist / Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 / 7 equivalent)

Salary: £47,016 - £63,991 p/a, depending on experience

Full-time, 12-month FTC (with the possibility of extension)

Base: Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow‑in‑the‑Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3JL

Main duties of the job

Due to growth and development of Cygnet Hospital Harrows Spring Services, we are delighted to be recruiting an established Specialist or Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide clinical input to individuals with a higher level of complexity as well as providing clinical leadership to the SLT team at site.

This post is initially for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent. Part‑time applications may be considered (minimum 3 days required).

About us

More about Harrow Springs Services — This post is based at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, delivering SLT input to Springs Court, a new specialist provision for individuals with complex mental health need and autism spectrum disorder. Individuals are supported through bespoke care packages, requiring high levels of staff support in individualised environments which are designed to provide a safe space for individuals who may exhibit behaviours of distress or have specific sensory needs. Each patient space is personalised to accommodate preferences, strengths and abilities of each service user.

The team focuses on enabling individuals to achieve three key targeted outcomes:

• Reduction in behaviours that challenge
• Increase in pro‑social presentation
• Progress to out of hospital placements within lesser restrictive environments

Across all services, the Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) work together with individuals to provide a holistic, person‑centred, comprehensive assessment and care plan. The MDT ensures everyone's needs are met in a way that helps achieve stability and discharge to the least restrictive setting.

Job responsibilities

Five reasons you should apply!

• You will have a fixed caseload enabling the delivery of genuinely person‑centred care that supports intensive SLT‑focused interventions.
• You will have the opportunity to develop clinical knowledge and skills in a specialist area of practice.
• We have a strong focus on an Inclusive Communication Approach and you will be well‑resourced to continue developing an appealing and interactive Inclusive Communication Environment.
• As this is a new service, there is scope to contribute to the development and evaluation of the service, offering opportunities to broaden your skill set and experience.
• You will receive high quality supervision from an experienced SLT with skill and experience in this environment and support accessing CPD opportunities to develop specialist skills; we support CPD that aids career progression and aspirations.

Job Role

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a unique opportunity to deliver an evidence‑based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group within an in‑patient service. 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 also train others, promote good practice and maintain a successful inclusive communication environment.

You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy for Healthcare and the onsite service manager. You will work alongside two other SLTs based at the site and receive clinical supervision from an experienced SLT with a background in this client group and setting.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• An SLT with experience in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders and / or Mental Health Conditions
• An understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person‑centred planning
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant inpatient care (MHA, MCA, DoLS)
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

In return we offer:

• Monthly Clinical Supervision and weekly 1:1 contact from an experienced SLT in this field of practice
• Access to over 50 SLTs working in like‑for‑like environments
• Regular CPD, development and networking opportunities
• Paid CEN membership
• Access to Photosymbols, Communicate in Print, Wigit Online
• Access to Amazon Business account and virtual credit card to purchase clinical resources
• Free meals and free parking during working hours
• Employee referral scheme
• 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please apply now. For more information please contact our recruiter Katie Dixon (07436 256 225) or Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT for Healthcare (07885 476 384). To find out more about us please visit www.cygnethealth.co.uk. Closing date: 1 month.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.

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