Job summary
Are you a qualified SaLT with an interest in forensic mental health? We are a dynamic forensic SaLT team, looking for someone who is eager to learn about working with patients with a learning disability who are detained under the Mental Health Act. There is lots of scope to develop skills within mental health, learning disabilities / autism and dysphagia. This role offers the exciting opportunity to work with culturally diverse populations in East London; a chance to challenge the traditional constraints of the communication models in Speech and Language Therapy!
East London Foundation Trust is looking for a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT), to join the Forensic Inpatient Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities. Joining a highly skilled and experienced MDT, interdisciplinary working is an essential part of this role. You may have had previous experience working with people with learning disabilities or just a passion to develop skills in this area.
The role will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to clinically supervise junior colleagues and students. With excellent opportunities for CPD and line management from within the SaLT department. The successful candidate will be supported to attain dysphagia competencies.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Speech and Language Therapist is offering communication and dysphagia support to patients on a medium secure LD forensic ward within the John Howard Centre.
The SaLT will work alongside MDT colleagues to contribute to a clinical understanding of the patients needs; with a view to supporting their access to therapy and treatment and reintegrating them into community life.
This will be done through the offer of assessment, therapy, adaptation to the communication environment, training and input around MCA assessments. Alongside the effective screening, identification and management of risk related to swallowing disorders. Work with MDT colleagues, external agencies and family are a key part of this role.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently assess, diagnose and provide specialist treatment and advice to adults with learning disabilities with a range of communication needs within the Forensic Learning Disabilities / Autism Service.
To maintain appropriate records in line with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists guidelines.
To continually develop and evaluate clinical practice, and achieve goals set for personal and professional development.
To identify, plan, deliver and evaluate specialist training.
To provide specialist clinical support to other Speech and Language Therapists, assistants, students and volunteers.
To be involved in clinical governance/audit projects within local service.
To act as clinical resource in issues relating to the specialist area of people with learning disability in a forensic setting.
To hold a specialist caseload of adults with learning disabilities / Autism in a forensic setting.
To assess and manage a dysphagia caseload, or work towards these competencies if required by the service.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of professional and clinical work, working to agreed local, national, and professional standards.
In addition to this the post holder will provide specialist advice to the Trust and support the organisation through the provision of resources, training, and education
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently assess, diagnose and provide specialist treatment and advice to adults with learning disabilities with a range of communication needs within the Forensic Learning Disabilities / Autism Service.
To maintain appropriate records in line with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists guidelines.
To continually develop and evaluate clinical practice, and achieve goals set for personal and professional development.
To identify, plan, deliver and evaluate specialist training.
To provide specialist clinical support to other Speech and Language Therapists, assistants, students and volunteers.
To be involved in clinical governance/audit projects within local service.
To act as clinical resource in issues relating to the specialist area of people with learning disability in a forensic setting.
To hold a specialist caseload of adults with learning disabilities / Autism in a forensic setting.
To assess and manage a dysphagia caseload, or work towards these competencies if required by the service.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of professional and clinical work, working to agreed local, national, and professional standards.
In addition to this the post holder will provide specialist advice to the Trust and support the organisation through the provision of resources, training, and education
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oBSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- oRegistration with HCPC
- oMembership of RCSLT
Desirable
- oPost Basic Dysphagia qualification
- oRecognised qualifications in specialist areas relevant to the role
- oClinical Supervisory Skills training.
- oQuality improvement training
Experience
Essential
- o2 years post-qualification experience as a SaLT
- oExperience in clinical governance activities
Desirable
- oPost qualification experience working with learning disabilities / Autism / mental health
- o Participation in service / systems development
- oSupervision experience
- oSubstantial experience working within MDT teams
- oExperience working in forensic settings
- oExperience participating in Quality Improvement projects
- oParticipation in research / development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oGood understanding of national strategy, guidance and key standards in own specialist area and their application in practice
- oSpecialist clinical knowledge in own area, particularly Communcation management
- oClinical Governance and its application in practice.
- oSafeguarding and its application in practice
Desirable
- oCare Programme Approach and its application in practice
- oResearch and Development Methodology
- oMental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and their application in practice.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oBSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- oRegistration with HCPC
- oMembership of RCSLT
Desirable
- oPost Basic Dysphagia qualification
- oRecognised qualifications in specialist areas relevant to the role
- oClinical Supervisory Skills training.
- oQuality improvement training
Experience
Essential
- o2 years post-qualification experience as a SaLT
- oExperience in clinical governance activities
Desirable
- oPost qualification experience working with learning disabilities / Autism / mental health
- o Participation in service / systems development
- oSupervision experience
- oSubstantial experience working within MDT teams
- oExperience working in forensic settings
- oExperience participating in Quality Improvement projects
- oParticipation in research / development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oGood understanding of national strategy, guidance and key standards in own specialist area and their application in practice
- oSpecialist clinical knowledge in own area, particularly Communcation management
- oClinical Governance and its application in practice.
- oSafeguarding and its application in practice
Desirable
- oCare Programme Approach and its application in practice
- oResearch and Development Methodology
- oMental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and their application in practice.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
