Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

Due to the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team!

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new service, scheduled to open in April 2027. Located in Corwen, Denbighshire, this 15-bed hospital will provide a neurocognitive service, delivering specialist care and support for men complex neurological conditions alongside psychiatric sequelae. The service will accept referrals from the community, as well as from neurosurgical and neuro-rehabilitation services, offering a pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery in line with Cygnets Model of Care. Individuals may be detained under the Mental Health Act and some may have a forensic history.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)

Competency to independently assess and manage EDS needs (strongly desired development and training in this field can be offered if required)

Experience in the field of neurology and / or neurodegenerative conditions evidenced by high level of clinical SLT knowledge but those with transferable skills will be considered

Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning

Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others

Excellent communication / time management skills

Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties

Routine service meetings and peer support with Speech and Language Therapists

Opportunity to personalise resource toolkit

Full induction training is given

Active involvement in service development, Quality Improvement initiatives and research opportunities

Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits, including free Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Optometry, Dentistry, specialist consultations, scan and free prescriptions

Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP services

Gym Discounts as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations

Employee rewards, discount benefits scheme including Cygnets Perkbox, Blue Light Card and NHS discounts plus more

Company contributory pension scheme

Free meals and free at-site parking on shift

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, please contact Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT (Healthcare) on 07885 476 384.

Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now.

Closing date: 1 month

Interview date(s): TBC

Please note vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

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As an SLT in this service, you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) as well as eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs. You will work deliver input in line with the Cygnet SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric services. As part of a multi-disciplinary team on-site, you will also work with colleagues across the service to support the implementation of management approaches, upskilling the workforce as required.

You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and as such will have the opportunity to participate in large-scale projects. You will receive high quality supervision and be supported with CPD.

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