Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

Fancy a new challenge and making a difference?

An rare opportunity has arisen within Health and Justice Services for a Speech and Language Therapist to work with the women's prison estate at HMP Low Newton.

The service provides assessment and treatment for people who are within the prison setting.

The post holder will be part of a dynamic SLT service in TEWV, with well-defined peer support, supervision systems and CPD opportunities and be part of the growing and supportive Health and Justice SLT team

The post holder will have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and have experience in Speech and Language Therapy including experience working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The SLT will be responsible for providing assessment and intervention with individuals with speech, language and communication needs/ swallowing.

To work as integral part of the Prison Mental Health team.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive wider Health and Justice SLT team who work into a range of prisons.

To work with individuals and their supporters by providing communication advice and strategies in relevant format

To raise awareness and improve the workforce’s knowledge and skills in SLC needs.

To provide relevant and meaningful therapy input where appropriate.

Objectives:

To provide an exemplary and comprehensive assessment of SLCN for all eligible referred individuals.

To work as an integrated multi-disciplinary team that  includes a range of disciplines including Psychology, Mental health nurses and practitioners

To operate within a robust clinical operating framework.

To provide high quality advice to key agencies and Prison teams including mental health, staff, Prisoner Officers, Alcohol and Drug Recovery agencies, Education and Employment services and Probation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is subject to Prison Vetting and the successful candidate must pass this before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks.  Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates.  You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application. This will be considered as part of the shortlisting criteria and your application may be rejected if you do not meet this criteria.

Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Additional contact details:

Tracey Forster, Speech and Language Therapy Associate Consultant- Health & Justice

[email protected]