Speech And Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist Salary up to £31,021 Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Do you have an interest in learning disabilities? ..autism? ...mental health?...do you enjoy making a difference and want to help people understand the reasons behind behaviours that challenge? If so, this post is for you. Due to exciting developments in our service, we are looking to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) to join our growing multi-disciplinary team at Wallace Hospital in Dundee, Scotland. This post is suitable for a newly qualified SLT or someone with an SLT degree who would like to return to practise. As a newly qualified SLT we will offer you strong support to get started in your SLT career, including the time you need to develop your confidence, work on your NQP Goals and receive regular supervision. The multi-disciplinary team at Wallace Hospital support those who have learning (intellectual) disabilities, autism, and complex behaviours. The role will support, maintain a successful total communication environment. You will be accountable to the onsite Highly Specialist & Lead SLT for Scotland. We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with: Placement experience OR interest in the field of Learning (Intellectual) Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders. An understanding of the importance of person-centred planning. Willingness to work in line with key national legislation and guidance for the client group Understand the importance of team working with a genuine desire to help others Good organisational skills Ability to take direction from other senior colleagues. Enthusiasm, motivation and passion In return we offer: An immediate peer network of 50 SLTs nationwide. Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties. Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team Accelerated support with completing NQP Goals for RCSLT. Routine service meetings with
Cygnet Speech and Language Therapists. Onsite support for the SLT lead for Scotland Free meal provision when on duty. Staff Benefits including NHS Discounts, Free Health Cash Plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Gym membership, 24/7 GP, free meals, onsite parking, long service awards, mortgage advice, referral bonuses and more! Full induction training is given and you will receive formal clinical supervision every 4 weeks, weekly catch ups with your supervisor and dedicated NQP support every 2 weeks with Cygnets established NQP support program You must be a Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered SLT.If you are in a position where you are interested in the job but do not yet have your HCPC registration, please call to discuss. Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check. For an informal conversation, please contact Dominique St Clair Miller (Director of SLT, Healthcare Division) on or Xophie McAllister,
Highly Specialist & Lead SLT for Scotland (Cygnet) on . Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now.

our hospital patients in Dundee. The work is varied and will include direct work with patients, on a 1:1 basis or within groups. You will also have a role in developing communication resources and delivering training for staff The post is overseen and supported by a highly specialist and lead SLT for Scotland and there is another band 5 SLT within the team. You will work alongside staff, families, friends and carers to deliver high quality care. We are looking for someone who can work 5 days a week in a dynamic environment and enjoys modifying traditional SLT approaches to real time client needs. Job Role: As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will deliver an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the client group within a hospital setting. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will develop skills to assess, advise and intervene with the aim of promoting functional communication systems and optimal independence. You will promote good practice and