Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5)

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Speech and Language Therapist (band 5 equivalent)

Permanent, Full-time (40h / 5 days per week)

Salary: up to £35,465 depending on experience

Locations:

Gledholt, 32 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4EZ

Cygnet Adarna House, 279 Beacon Road, Wibsey, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3DQ

Are you interested in working in adult mental health? Do you want to be part of innovative and exciting services? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to provide input to services with a strong focus on inter-disciplinary working.

About the locations

Gledholt is nine-bed 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.

Cygnet Adarna House is a nine-bed rehabilitation service for men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Adarna House provides a homely and community facing environment for individuals who are preparing for community life, but need further support to move to more independent living.

This role is split across both locations, with 3 days at Gledholt and 2 days at Adarna House, with occasional referral-based input to Gledholt’s neighbouring service Gledholt Mews and Coach House.

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 the complex client group within community rehabilitation and residential settings.  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 inclusive communication environment. You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy and the onsite service managers. You will participate in visual discharge planning and adopt a humanistic approach.

What do you want from me?

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• A strong interest in mental health and/or Learning Disability and Autism
• An understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred approaches
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a focus on interdisciplinary working
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexibly whilst remaining calm under pressure
• Innovative, enthusiastic, motivated and passionate with high regard for professional boundaries

What will I get?

In return for your commitment and dedication, we offer:

• A caseload that is stable in size
• Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team
• Regular service-development, CPD and journal club meetings with SLTs within the same service-line and access to a network of over 50 SLTs across the company
• CPD and Developmental opportunities to ensure you always have the latest knowledge to provide high quality care
• Access to a range of clinical resources including access to an Amazon Business account
• Meal provision on duty
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre including NHS discounts, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Schemes

Other information of interest…

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

How to Apply

Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity?  Apply now!

For more information please contact Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT & Dietetics, Healthcare Division (07885 476 384) or visit www.cygnethealth.co.uk

Closing date: 1 month

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