Job summary
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We're introducing Speech and Language Therapy into forensic services-- and we need enthusiastic, creative SLTs to help make it happen!
You'll be joining an experienced, supportive SLT team that's keen to expand with four new colleagues. Together, we'll transform communication, support engagement in therapeutic care, and create safer spaces for everyone.
If you love collaboration and want to see the impact of your work every day, come and join us!
Main duties of the job
You will be practicing autonomously as a highly specialised SLT within the area of forensic mental health to provide patient -centred clinical care which will encompass the skills of clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within their professional scope of practice.
You will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision - making and specialised care, demonstrating clinical critical thinking to meet the needs of service users.
You will work collaboratively with wider speech and language teams and stake holders to maintain the delivery of highest quality, integrated speech and language therapy, supporting the delivery of policy and procedure to sustain the delivery of quality, evidenced based care.
You will have passion, enthusiasm and specialist knowledge of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and will have an active role in the development and support of newly qualified and less experienced staff.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Main duties and responsibilities
Provide interventions in formed by NICE Guidance and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT) guidelines as well as other relevant local and national drivers.
Responsible for prioritising own workload, allocation of work to oneself and other staff, and to cover all levels of priority of work within the service.
Provide specific communication assessments and advice, as part of the assessment process, culminating in an agreed plan of action and or care and intervention. This would include the use of recognised/agreed standardised Speech and Language Therapy assessment tools alongside profession specific and generic outcome measures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Main duties and responsibilities
Provide interventions in formed by NICE Guidance and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT) guidelines as well as other relevant local and national drivers.
Responsible for prioritising own workload, allocation of work to oneself and other staff, and to cover all levels of priority of work within the service.
Provide specific communication assessments and advice, as part of the assessment process, culminating in an agreed plan of action and or care and intervention. This would include the use of recognised/agreed standardised Speech and Language Therapy assessment tools alongside profession specific and generic outcome measures.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health And Care Professions Council Registered Speech and Language Therapist
- RCSLT Registered
- Evidence of Continued Professional development
- Practice Placement Educator
Desirable
- Higher Level Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Post Grad Training in Mental Health Issues Learning disabilities , and challenging behaviour
- Member of RCSLT, regional clinical Excellence network appropriate to specialist area of post.
- Dysphagia Trained
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience including working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties, , communication issues and cognitive impairment.
- Experience of implementing best practice and ability to carry out clinical audit
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi disciplinary /multi agency teams
- Experience of training and development of other Speech and Language Therapists / support staff Experience of presenting at local/national level
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working in mental health and or learning disabilities
- Experience working in community services
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health And Care Professions Council Registered Speech and Language Therapist
- RCSLT Registered
- Evidence of Continued Professional development
- Practice Placement Educator
Desirable
- Higher Level Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Post Grad Training in Mental Health Issues Learning disabilities , and challenging behaviour
- Member of RCSLT, regional clinical Excellence network appropriate to specialist area of post.
- Dysphagia Trained
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience including working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties, , communication issues and cognitive impairment.
- Experience of implementing best practice and ability to carry out clinical audit
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi disciplinary /multi agency teams
- Experience of training and development of other Speech and Language Therapists / support staff Experience of presenting at local/national level
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working in mental health and or learning disabilities
- Experience working in community services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
