Speech And Language Therapist

Job Location	Sherwood
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5 equivalent)Salary up to £28,613 Fixed-term, up to 9 months40 hours per weekSherwood Lodge, Rufford Colliery Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0HRCygnet Health Care is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Speech and Language Therapist at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge. We offer excellent training opportunities, accelerated learning as well as a variety of staff benefits.Cygnet Sherwood Lodge is an outstanding 17 bed specialist high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities and other complex needs. The hospital has a further nine bed step-down service, allowing for further community integrationand focus on daily living skills.https://locations/cygnet-sherwood-lodge/Job RoleAs 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 expertskills 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 beaccountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy for Healthcare and the onsite service manager.This post would suit a newly qualified SLT or an SLT with 1 year post-grad SLT experience.We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

Placement experience or strong interest in the field of Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning and coproduction
Knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to Learning Disability practice
Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

In return we offer:

Clinical Supervision from a specialist SLT in this field of practice, support in the completion of RCSLT NQP Competencies and access to a band 5 Development Forum
Access to over 50 SLTs working nationwide working in similar settings and varied specialisms
Regular CPD, development and networking opportunities
Free meals during working hours and free parking
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

Full induction training is given.How to ApplyAre you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity Please apply now. For more information please contact our in-house recruiter Celia Jarvis on / or Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT (Healthcare) on .To find out more about us please visit www.cygnethealth.co.ukTo find out more about what it is like working for Cygnet SLT please visit: https://speech-language-therapy/Please note, if sufficient applicants are received this advert may close prior to the date shown above.

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