Speech and Language Therapist / Specialist Speech and Language TherapistFull-time, permanentBase: Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow-in-the-Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3JLThis post is based at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, delivering SLT input to two wards that provide rehabilitation to men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Individuals are supported through a specialist pathway enabling a continued focus on recovery through meaningful activity and engagement in local community initiatives. Our aim is to support service users to live as independently as possible.We have two posts available , one suiting a newly qualified SLT (Band 5 equivalent) looking for their first post or an established SLT wishing to build on post-graduate experiences to pursue a role working in the fields of Autism and Mental Health and leadership (Band 6 equivalent).We support CPD that supports career progression and career aspirations; NQPs are supported through a development forum that helps evidence NQP Goals# You will receive high quality supervision and support in accessing CPD opportunities to develop specialist skills
As 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. You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy for Healthcare and the onsite service manager. You will be work alongside another SLT who is based at site and receive clinical supervision from an SLT with experience in working with the same client group and setting.We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:Placement experience or strong interest in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health ConditionsUnderstanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planningEvidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help othersMonthly Clinical Supervision and weekly 1:1 contact from an experienced SLT in this field of practice and high-quality support in completion of RCSLT NQP Competencies Framework (if applicable)~ Regular CPD, development and networking opportunities~ Access to Photosymbols, Communicate in Print, Wigit Online~ Access to Amazon Business account and virtual credit card~ Free meals and free parking during working hours~ Employee referral scheme~ 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
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.For more information please contact our recruiter Katie Dixon (07436 256 225) or Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT for Healthcare (07885 476 384)….