Speech and Language Therapist

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Speech and Language Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Chesterfield, Derbyshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a low secure unit for males with a learning disability, including those with co-morbid personality disorders, mental illnesses and autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs)

**To be considered for this position you must have a degree in Speech & Language Therapy and registered with the HCPC**

As the Speech & Language Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Manage complex cases, cultural and linguistic differences, and to generate strategies
• To demonstrate specialist knowledge in communication and swallowing disorders
• To contribute to the assessment and information-gathering regarding service users' mental capacity and ability to give informed consent with support from senior colleagues
• To assist service user's to maximise their independence in decision-making and communicating their wishes

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of Dysphagia
• Experience of working with families
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development
• Able to show a can-do attitude always
• Specialist clinical knowledge and experience in Adult Neuro-rehab

The successful Speech & Language Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £42,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard and dedication you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
• A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals while on duty
• Care first - Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Childcare vouchers
• Career development
• Personal health insurance
• An employee assistance programme
• Voluntary benefit

Reference ID: 6812

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV