Details:
- Salary: £14,723 - 17,729 - Annum
- Location: Eastern Essex Boxted
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
We are hiring!
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Part time 16 hours per week
Salary: £14,723 - 17,729 (£36,807 – 44,322 WTE) + £1000 welcome bonus!
Location: Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO45HF
We have a new and exciting opportunity for an emerging Specialist or established Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated and passionate team at Cygnet Hospital Colchester. You will work on one of our three wards for people with a learning disability and / or autistic people as the named SLT and under the supervision of an on-site highly specialist SLT. You will also have an SLT assistant to support you in your role.
We are offering a £1000 welcome bonus for this post!
Please note this post is also advertised as a full-time post in combination with a 3-day role in our East of England Social Care locations (CYG35871) and only 1 post is available.
Job Role
As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a unique opportunity to support the development and delivery of an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use expert skills to assess, advise and intervene with the aim of promoting, implementing and embedding functional communication systems; this is a hands-on role with high levels of contact with individuals in the care of the service. You will be able to train others, promote good practice and maintain a successful inclusive communication environment.
Postgraduate qualification in the management of dysphagia is desirable but we are able to provide you with accredited training if this is an area for your personal development if required.
We are looking for some with:
HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
Experience 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
Knowledge of sensory needs and how these may impact on functioning and regulation
Dysphagia training (desirable – training available)
Excellent communication & time management skills
Enthusiasm, motivation and passion
In return, we offer:
Generous CPD allowance (on completion of probation period), enabling access to conferences and external CPD events
Clinical Supervision from an experienced Speech and Language Therapist and access to a network of 50 SLTs nationally
Paid CEN membership
New starter resource budget to personalise your assessment and intervention toolkit
Access to Photosymbols, Communicate in Print, Widgit Online
Access to Amazon Business account and virtual credit card
A competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Employee rewards, discount benefits scheme including Blue Light Card and NHS discounts
Company pension scheme
Full induction training is given
Free meals and parking on shift
Work related travel expenses from base location are reimbursable.
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 about this role, please contact Katie Dixon, In-house Recruiter ((url removed))
Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now