Speech & Language Therapist required.
Are you a dedicated and passionate Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) seeking to work in an expanding, highly motivated and friendly Speech and Language Therapy team?
We have created a new and exciting post for someone wanting to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of people with communication difficulties, some of whom may have swallowing difficulties.
The role involves working within an inpatient mental health hospital for men and women with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. You will help to support our clients to develop their functional communication skills through a number of approaches to help our client's progress towards their discharge and enabling them to live a happier and fulfilling life within the community.
Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on the specific needs of the individuals in our care.
This role comes with the opportunity to develop your management skills through the line management of the SLT Assistant and by leading on site communication projects across site. Necessary training and support will be provided.
What we offer
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off!
Robust hospital induction and team induction
Subsidised meals and parking
A contribution towards your HCPC fees.
Wellbeing support and activities
Career development and training
Pension contribution
Priory benefits including discounts and mental health support
Enhanced Maternity Package
We are looking for
Someone who wants to develop or extend their clinical expertise with this client group
Someone keen to engage with the wider Speech and Language Therapy networks
Motivated to collaboratively participate in quarterly Speech and Language Therapy meetings
Able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
Able to work closely alongside The Lead Speech and Language Therapist and provide support to the Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA).
To be successful in this role, youll need
HCPC approved Degree/ Masters (or equivalent) In Speech and Language Therapy
To be registered with HCPC and RCSLT
Experience in working with a client population who present with a diagnosis of Autism (ASD) /Learning Disability, along with complex needs and challenging behaviour
Experience in or an interest in Dysphagia management
The ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
Excellent communication / time management skills
If this role interests you please let me know.
Rob Murphy (phone number removed)
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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