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Cygnet

Mental health and social care services

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Equivalent to Band 7

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeCorwen, UK£50.6k - £57.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a postgraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent qualification, in Speech and Language Therapy; be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
  • Be competent to independently assess and manage eating, drinking and swallowing needs; training and development may be provided if needed.
  • Have experience in neurology and/or neurodegenerative conditions and good clinical Speech and Language Therapy knowledge to demonstrate this; candidates with transferable skills will also be considered.
  • Understand Positive Behaviour Support, with an emphasis on person-centred planning.
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and a genuine desire to help others.
  • Have strong communication and time-management skills.
  • The successful candidate must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide references; any offer is conditional on successfully passing these checks.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs, assessing their speech, language and communication needs and their eating, drinking and swallowing needs.
  • Work and contribute in accordance with the Cygnet Speech and Language Therapy pathway for neuropsychiatry services.
  • Work as part of the on-site multidisciplinary team and with colleagues across the service to support implementation of management approaches and develop workforce skills as needed.
  • Contribute to large-scale projects as part of the wider company Speech and Language Therapy service.

About the Company

Cygnet

Mental health and social care services

Cygnet provides mental health and social care services in the UK, offering a network of hospitals and community services for adults and children. Its services focus on placing people in care at the center of every decision, delivering treatment, support, and social care to help individuals achieve positive outcomes and live more independently. The company differentiates itself through its large, award-winning network of hospitals and community services and its emphasis on person-centered care that supports long-term wellbeing. Cygnet’s goal is to help people with mental health needs and related social care challenges improve their wellbeing and independence, while offering care pathways across hospital and community settings.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Seal, United Kingdom
Founded
1988

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