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Post: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)Location: The Daley Care Centre, CygnetSalary: £50,632£57,940 per year (DOE)Contract: Full time, permanentReports to: Service Manager / Director of SALT Social CareProfessionally Accountable to: Director of SALT Social Care
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at The Daley Centre.
The Daley Care Centre is a specialist Neurological Complex Care service in Sheffield, dedicated to supporting individuals with high nursing needs, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and complex neurological conditions.
Experience in complex care such as Spinal Injuries, Tracheostomy care, Suctioning, and Enteral Feeding is desirable in this role.
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Job Purpose
As an SLT you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, language and cognitive communication needs as well as eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs, including specialist input into tracheostomy management, prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC), and Nil by Mouth (NBM) pathways.
Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), the post holder will deliver input in line with the Cygnet SLT pathway for Neurological Complex Care and act as the lead for Speech and Language Therapy within the service, supporting rehabilitation, risk management, safety, wellbeing and quality of life through evidence-based assessment and intervention.
The role will contribute to the development of person-centred care pathways, provide specialist advice and consultation, support staff training and competency development, and lead on the implementation of interventions that optimise communication, swallowing function, participation and overall clinical outcomes for service users with highly complex neurological and rehabilitation needs.
You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and as such will have the opportunity to participate in large-scale projects. You will receive high-quality supervision and be supported with CPD.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
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Post: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)
Location: The Daley Care Centre, Cygnet
Salary: £50,632£57,940 per year (DOE)
Contract:Full time, permanent
Reports to: Service Manager / Director of SALT Social Care
Professionally Accountable to: Director of SALT Social Care
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team atThe Daley Centre.
The Daley Care Centre is a specialist Neurological Complex Care service in Sheffield, dedicated to supporting individuals with high nursing needs, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and complex neurological conditions.
Experience in complex care such as Spinal Injuries,Tracheostomy care, Suctioning, and Enteral Feeding isdesirablein this role.
Job Purpose
As an SLT you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, language and cognitive communication needs as well as eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs, including specialist input into tracheostomy management, prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC), and Nil by Mouth (NBM) pathways.
Working as an integral member of the multidiscipl inary team (MDT), the post holder will deliver input in line with the Cygnet SLT pathway for Neurological Complex Care and act as the lead for Speech and Language Therapy within the service, supporting rehabilitation, risk management, safety, wellbeing and quality of life through evidence-based assessment and intervention.
The role will contribute to the development of person-centred care pathways, provide specialist advice and consultation, support staff training and competency development, and lead on the implementation of interventions that optimise communication, swallowing function, participation and overall clinical outcomes for service users with highly complex neurological and rehabilitation needs.
You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and as such will have the opportunity to participate in large-scale projects. You will receive high-quality supervision and be supported with CPD.
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:
A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)
Competency to independently assess and manage EDS needs (essential)
Experience in the field of acquired brain injury, neuroprogressive conditions, spinal injuries, evidenced by high level of clinical SLT knowledge.
Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning
Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
Excellent communication / time management skills
In return we offer:
Salary between £50,632£57,940 per year (DOE)
Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties
Routine service meetings and peer support with Speech and Language Therapists
Opportunity to personalise resource toolkit
Paid CEN Membership
Active involvement in service development, Quality Improvement initiatives and research opportunities
Employee rewards, discount benefits scheme including Blue Light Card and NHS discounts plus more
Company pension scheme
Full induction training is given
Free meals and free at-site parking on shift
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, please contact Carla Bartlett, Director of SLT (Social Care) on 07803 248 026
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