Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) - #194139

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Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5 equivalent)

Salary: up to £34,991 per year

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Do you have an interest in Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health?

Do you enjoy making a difference and want to help people understand the reasons behind behaviours that challenge?

If so, this post is for you!

We are recruiting a speech and language therapist (Band 5 equivalent) to join our multi-disciplinary team at Cygnet Wallace Hospital in Dundee, Scotland. This post is suitable for a newly or recently qualified SLT, or someone with an SLT degree who would like to return to practise.

The multi-disciplinary team at Cygnet Wallace Hospital support up to 20 individuals who have Learning (intellectual) Disabilities, Autism, and complex behaviours. The team can also support those who have additional mental or physical health needs, as well as those who have been detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act.

At Cygnet Wallace Hospital, we are proud to provide a specialist service focused on recovery, independence and positive outcomes for the individuals in our care. Our experienced multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to create personalised care pathways that support each person to reach their full potential.

Job Role
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will deliver an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the client group within a hospital setting. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will develop skills to assess, advise and intervene with the aim of promoting functional communication systems and optimal independence. You will work alongside staff, families, friends and carers to deliver high quality care. You will promote good practice and maintain a successful total communication environment and have a role in developing communication resources and delivering training for staff.

We are looking for someone who can work in a dynamic environment and enjoys modifying traditional SLT approaches to real time client needs.

The post is overseen and supported by a highly specialist and lead SLT for Scotland. We will offer you strong support to get started in your SLT career, including the time you need to develop your confidence, work on your RCSLT NQP Goals and receive regular high quality supervision.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• Placement experience OR interest in the field of Learning (Intellectual) Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
• An understanding of the importance of person-centred planning
• Willingness to work in line with key national legislation and guidance for the client group
• Understand the importance of team working with a genuine desire to help others
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to take direction from other senior colleagues
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

In return we offer:

• An immediate peer network of 50 SLTs nationwide
• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties
• Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team
• Accelerated support with completing NQP Goals for RCSLT
• Routine service meetings with Cygnet Speech and Language Therapists
• Onsite support for the SLT lead for Scotland
• Free meal provision when on duty
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre with access to NHS rewards, health insurance and much more

Full induction training is given and you will receive formal clinical supervision every 4 weeks, weekly catch ups with your supervisor and dedicated NQP support every 2 weeks with Cygnets established NQP support program.

You must be a Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered SLT. If you are in a position where you are interested in the job but do not yet have your HCPC registration, please call to discuss. Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check.

For an informal conversation, please contact Dominique St Clair Miller (Director of SLT, Healthcare Division) on 07885 476 384.

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

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