Speech and Language Therapist

**Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5 equivalent)**
Salary up to £28,613 Fixed-term, up to 9 months
40 hours per week

Sherwood Lodge, Rufford Colliery Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0HR

Cygnet Health Care is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Speech and Language Therapist at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge. We offer excellent training opportunities, accelerated learning as well as a variety of staff benefits.

Cygnet Sherwood Lodge is an ‘outstanding’ 17 bed specialist high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities and other complex needs. The hospital has a further nine bed step-down service, allowing for further community integrationand focus on daily living skills.

**Job Role**

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.Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use expertskills to assess, advise and intervene with the aim of promoting functional communication systems and optimal independence.You will be able to train others, promote good practice and maintain a successful inclusive communication environment.You will beaccountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy for Healthcare and the onsite service manager.

This post would suit a newly qualified SLT or an SLT with 1 year post-grad SLT experience.

**We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with**:

- Placement experience or strong interest 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 and coproduction
- Knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to Learning Disability practice
- Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
- Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

**In return we offer**:

- Clinical Supervision from a specialist SLT in this field of practice, support in the completion of RCSLT NQP Competencies and access to a band 5 Development Forum
- Access to over 50 SLTs working nationwide working in similar settings and varied specialisms
- Regular CPD, development and networking opportunities
- Free meals during working hours and free parking
- Employee referral scheme
- Enhanced maternity
- 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

Full induction training is given.

**How to Apply**

**Please note, if sufficient applicants are received this advert may close prior to the date shown above.