Job summary
Are you a qualified and registered Speech and Language Therapist looking for a unique opportunity to make a difference in the Criminal Justice System? Join us in this fresh and innovative role and play a key part in shaping the future of our service.
Previous experience in criminal justice and offender health is ideal, but we'll consider candidates without this. Preferably, you'll have an interest in health and justice and a passion for supporting people making their way through police custody or court.
If you believe in supporting vulnerable individuals by addressing their speech, language, and communication needs to help them navigate the justice system and reduce their risk of reoffending, this role is for you. This is an opportunity to use your expertise in a meaningful way, supporting individuals to engage more effectively and make positive changes in their lives.
The role covers the Hampshire area, with base locations available in Southampton, Portsmouth, or Basingstoke, depending on your preference and service needs. Travel to various locations across the region will be required to carry out the role. Usual working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, but we can be flexible to suit between 7am and 8pm.
Applications for this role will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early.
Main duties of the job
As part of our Liaison and Diversion team, you will:
- Lead on the design and delivery of interventions that support the implementation of the Speech and Language Liaison and Diversion agenda. To lead on the development, organisation, quality, and governance of Speech and Language Therapist provision.
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Be responsible for a highly specialist speech and language portfolio which will include provision of expert advice to speech and language therapists, senior clinicians, Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) acrossHampshire & IOW to support them in taking up their duty of care and to provide the police and court with written information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal.
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Attend police stations, custody suites, community settings and magistrates' courts and provide specialist speech and language assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways, for individuals where a potential vulnerability has been identified.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust site
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree.
- Health Professions Council licence to practice & Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community setting.
- Licence holder with access to your own vehicle and prepared to travel multiple sites across Hampshire as required.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree.
- Health Professions Council licence to practice & Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community setting.
- Licence holder with access to your own vehicle and prepared to travel multiple sites across Hampshire as required.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A professional qualification at diploma, post graduate & degree level or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
- Hold current registration with pertinent body SALT
- Evidence of post registration training and development
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching qualification.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of modern mental health services; social inclusion, recovery, service user involvement, carer support
Previous Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 18 months experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community setting.
- Experience of organising and delivering clinical supervision, managing performance, breaches in policy & liaising closely with Human Resources
- Able to assess and manage risk, formulate mitigation plans taking into account health and criminal justice outcomes
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Ability to work as part a team understand dynamics & leadership
- Have knowledge and skills to work with specialist groups of people, including young people, people with dual diagnoses and personality disorder
Desirable
- Experience of operating across Criminal Justice & Health and reconciling both systems when planning onward support for vulnerable individuals
- Ability to think creatively and problem solve
- Ability to create and facilitate training and learning events
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- An ability to work under pressure across multiple systems such as Criminal Justice & Health
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities which require judgements to be made on competing factors
- Ability to work effectively with service users and carers in a collaborative manner
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Professional in approach, manner.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
- Ability to travel efficiently to multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A professional qualification at diploma, post graduate & degree level or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
- Hold current registration with pertinent body SALT
- Evidence of post registration training and development
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching qualification.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of modern mental health services; social inclusion, recovery, service user involvement, carer support
Previous Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 18 months experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community setting.
- Experience of organising and delivering clinical supervision, managing performance, breaches in policy & liaising closely with Human Resources
- Able to assess and manage risk, formulate mitigation plans taking into account health and criminal justice outcomes
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Ability to work as part a team understand dynamics & leadership
- Have knowledge and skills to work with specialist groups of people, including young people, people with dual diagnoses and personality disorder
Desirable
- Experience of operating across Criminal Justice & Health and reconciling both systems when planning onward support for vulnerable individuals
- Ability to think creatively and problem solve
- Ability to create and facilitate training and learning events
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- An ability to work under pressure across multiple systems such as Criminal Justice & Health
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities which require judgements to be made on competing factors
- Ability to work effectively with service users and carers in a collaborative manner
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Professional in approach, manner.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
- Ability to travel efficiently to multiple sites
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).
