Highly Specialist Speech And Language Therapist inHuddersfield inHuddersfield PUBLISHED 23 MAY 2024

£31,235 to £31,235 a year PERMANENT

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Ability to work flexibly whilst remaining calm under pressure.

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (band 7 equivalent)

Permanent, Part-time
(24h / 3 days per week)

Salary:
up to £31,235 (£52,058 WTE) depending on experience

Location:
Gledholt & Gledholt Mews and Coach House, 32 and 34 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4EZ

Are you interested in working in adult mental health? Do you want to be an innovative and exciting service? We have a fantastic opportunity for an emerging or established Highly Specialist (band 7) to provide SLT input in service with a strong focus on inter-disciplinary working.

About the locations

Gledholt,
a nine-bed enhanced community residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disability accompanied with behaviour that may challenge including mental illness, co-morbid substance misuse or a forensic background: www.jobsincare.com/job/jvIDZPJU

Gledholt Mews and Coach House,
a service for adults with mental health needs or a personality disorder who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway and are looking at the next stage in their rehabilitation journey. Some individuals may have autism or a mild learning disability. Input to this service would be on a needs-led basis. www.jobsincare.com/job/jvIDZPJU

What does the job involve?
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have the opportunity to deliver an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group within a community rehabilitation and residential setting. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use your skills and knowledge 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 total communication environment. You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy and the onsite service manager. You will participate in visual discharge planning and adopt a humanistic approach.

What do you want from me?
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

Experience in mental health and/or inpatient services
Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred approaches
Evidence of being a strong team player with a focus on interdisciplinary working
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to work flexibly whilst remaining calm under pressure
Innovative, enthusiastic, motivated and passionate with high regard for professional boundaries

What will I get?
In return for your commitment and dedication, we offer:

A fixed caseload that does not increase in size
Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team
Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties
Routine SLT service meetings with over 50 SLTs and Service line specific meetings chaired by Clinical Lead SLTs
CPD and Developmental opportunities to ensure you always have the latest knowledge to provide high quality care
Access to a range of clinical resources including access to an Amazon Business account
Meal provision on duty
Company pension scheme
A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre including NHS discounts

Other information of interest
If you would like to see our team work in action, please visit our Twitter page (@CygnetSLT) or our Facebook page (CygnetSpeechandLanguageTherapy - SLT)

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

How to Apply

Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now. For more information please contact our recruiter Celia Jarvis (or Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT, Healthcare Division (.

To find out more about us please visit www.jobsincare.com/job/jvIDZPJU

Closing date: 1 month

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have the opportunity to deliver an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group within a community rehabilitation and residential setting. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use your skills and knowledge 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 total communication environment. You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy and the onsite service manager. You will participate in visual discharge planning and adopt a humanistic approach.

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (band 7 equivalent)

Permanent, Part-time
(24h / 3 days per week)

Salary:
up to £31,235 (£52,058 WTE) depending on experience

Location:
Gledholt & Gledholt Mews and Coach House, 32 and 34 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4EZ

About the locations

What do you want from me?
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

Experience in mental health and/or inpatient services
Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred approaches
Evidence of being a strong team player with a focus on interdisciplinary working
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to work flexibly whilst remaining calm under pressure
Innovative, enthusiastic, motivated and passionate with high regard for professional boundaries

What will I get?
In return for your commitment and dedication, we offer:

A fixed caseload that does not increase in size
Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team
Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties
Routine SLT service meetings with over 50 SLTs and Service line specific meetings chaired by Clinical Lead SLTs
CPD and Developmental opportunities to ensure you always have the latest knowledge to provide high quality care
Access to a range of clinical resources including access to an Amazon Business account
Meal provision on duty
Company pension scheme
A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre including NHS discounts

Other information of interest
If you would like to see our team work in action, please visit our Twitter page (@CygnetSLT) or our Facebook page (CygnetSpeechandLanguageTherapy - SLT)

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

How to Apply

To find out more about us please visit www.jobsincare.com/job/jvIDZPJU

Closing date: 1 month

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Here are 18 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job: Start practice interview... NEW!

1. How do you assess and address communication difficulties in clients with co-morbid conditions, such as learning disabilities and mental illness?

2. What role does evidence-based practice play in your approach to speech and language therapy? Can you give an example of how you've applied evidence-based methods in your work?

3. How familiar are you with Positive Behavior Support? Can you provide an example of how you have implemented person-centered approaches in your previous roles?

4. Can you describe a time when you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team? What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's objectives?

5. How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration with other healthcare professionals when working towards patient outcomes?

6. What strategies do you use to promote a successful total communication environment among clients and staff?

7. In a dynamic environment like healthcare, how do you prioritize your caseload and manage your time effectively?

8. Can you describe a situation where you had to work under pressure? How did you maintain your composure while ensuring quality care?

9. How do you stay updated with the latest developments in speech and language therapy, especially concerning mental health?

10. Describe your experience in training or mentoring other staff members. How do you approach promoting best practices in speech and language therapy within a team?

11. Can you share an example of how you have adopted a humanistic approach in your therapy practice?

12. How do you maintain professional boundaries while building rapport with clients in a therapeutic setting?

13. What ethical dilemmas have you encountered in your practice, and how did you address them?

14. How do you plan your continuous professional development (CPD)? What are your future learning goals, particularly in mental health and interdisciplinary practice?

15. Can you tell us about any specific training or certifications you have completed that relate to this role?

16. What attracted you to this position with Cygnet Health Care, specifically working with adults in a community rehabilitation setting?

17. How do you align with Cygnet Health Care's values and mission, particularly in relation to providing outcomes-focused care?

18. Can you describe your experience working with adults in mental health or inpatient services? What strategies have you found most effective in this setting?