Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)
- Cygnet Afon Las
- £50,632 – £57,940 per year
- Allied Health and Psychology
- Full time
- Closes 16 Nov 2026
- Cygnet Afon Las
- £50,632 – £57,940 per year
- Closes 16 Nov 2026
- Full time
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Allied Health and Psychology
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Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)
Up to £50,632 - £57,940 DOE
Full time, permanent
Location: Cygnet Afon Las
Due to the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team!
Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new service, scheduled to open in April 2027. Located in Corwen, Denbighshire, this 15-bed hospital will provide a neurocognitive service, delivering specialist care and support for men with complex neurological conditions alongside psychiatric sequelae. The service will accept referrals from the community, as well as from neurosurgical and neuro-rehabilitation services, offering a pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery in line with Cygnet’s Model of Care. Individuals may be detained under the Mental Health Act and some may have a forensic history.
Job Role
As an SLT in this service, you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) as well as eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs. You will deliver input in line with the Cygnet SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric services. As part of a multi-disciplinary team on-site, you will also work with colleagues across the service to support the implementation of management approaches, upskilling the workforce as required.
You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and as such will have the opportunity to participate in large-scale projects. You will receive high quality supervision and be supported with CPD.
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:
- A degree/postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)
- Competency to independently assess and manage EDS needs (strongly desired – development and training in this field can be offered if required)
- Experience in the field of neurology and/or neurodegenerative conditions evidenced by high level of clinical SLT knowledge but those with transferable skills will be considered
- Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning
- Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
- Excellent communication/time management skills
In return we offer:
- Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties
- Routine service meetings and peer support with Speech and Language Therapists
- Opportunity to personalise resource toolkit
- Full induction training is given
- Paid CEN Membership
- Active involvement in service development, Quality Improvement initiatives and research opportunities
- Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits, including free Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Optometry, Dentistry, specialist consultations, scans and free prescriptions
- Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP services
- Gym Discounts as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
- Employee rewards, discount benefits scheme including Cygnet’s Perkbox, Blue Light Card and NHS discounts plus more
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Company paid Life Assurance scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Free meals and free at-site parking on shift
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT (Healthcare) on 07885 476 384.
Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now.
Closing date: 1 month
Interview date(s): TBC
Please note vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.