Job summary
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We're excited to announce three Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist posts (12-month fixed term or secondment) within our inpatient forensic services - and that's not all! We are also recruiting two new Band 6 roles and one Band 7 role.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing SLT teamas we roll out acommunication-friendly approach across forensic servicesanddemonstrate the impact of SLTon patient care.
If our project is successful (and we're confident it will be!), these posts are expected to become permanent. If you would like to ask any questions or find out more about the roles please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing the Speech and Language Therapy assessment and interventions for the service.
You will use best practice to inform your practice and where appropriate standardised assessment tools and outcome measures.
You will work with a full time Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist
You will be part of an active AHP team in the forensic directorate made up of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapist and Dietetics and will have this network of experience and support to draw on.
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 RESPONSIBILITIESMain duties and responsibilities
Clinical
- To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) standards of proficiency and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) code of ethics and professional conduct and all other guidance from MPFT. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work.
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within MPFT and with external organisations to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values.
- To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The care/support plans may include the following:
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- Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety
- Increased functional ability
- Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health
- Interventions in disease/condition management
- Prevention and reduction of health inequalities
- Early supported discharge
- Case management/treatment/care plans
- Palliative and end of life care
- Embedding an inclusive communication approach
Supporting service users to understand new and complex information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESMain duties and responsibilities
Clinical
- To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) standards of proficiency and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) code of ethics and professional conduct and all other guidance from MPFT. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work.
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within MPFT and with external organisations to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values.
- To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The care/support plans may include the following:
-
- Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety
- Increased functional ability
- Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health
- Interventions in disease/condition management
- Prevention and reduction of health inequalities
- Early supported discharge
- Case management/treatment/care plans
- Palliative and end of life care
- Embedding an inclusive communication approach
Supporting service users to understand new and complex information.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post- registration training relevant to the post. A commitment to supporting mentorship /pre-registration training for students.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Registration with HCPC.
Desirable
- A Post Graduate qualification in dysphagia
- Evidence of completing specialist short courses.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of communication disorders.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Working in forensic/MH services .
- Working in a multidisciplinary team . Rehabilitation .
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post- registration training relevant to the post. A commitment to supporting mentorship /pre-registration training for students.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Registration with HCPC.
Desirable
- A Post Graduate qualification in dysphagia
- Evidence of completing specialist short courses.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of communication disorders.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Working in forensic/MH services .
- Working in a multidisciplinary team . Rehabilitation .
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
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).
