Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

Looking for a part time role and wanting to making a difference?

A rare opportunity has arisen within Health and Justice Services for a Speech and Language Therapist to work in the Primrose service at HMP/ YOI Low Newton.  Primrose is a specialist residential treatment service for women with complex psychological needs as part of the women's OPD pathway.  The service offers 12 places integrated within the establishment.  You would be joining an enthusiastic service that places emphasis on staff development and reflective practice with a range of therapeutic orientations being represented in the team. You would be part of a dynamic SLT service in TEWV, with well-defined peer support, supervision & CPD opportunities and join a growing, supportive H&J SLT team who work into several prisons.

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 post holder will have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and have experience as such, including working with service users with complex needs e.g. mental health and neurodivergence. Experience working with people who have experienced trauma or within women's services would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing assessment and intervention with residents with speech, language and communication needs/ swallowing. You will work as integral part of the Primrose multi-disciplinary team and within the wider women's pathway. You will work with individuals and their supporters by providing communication advice and strategies. The post holder will raise awareness and improve the workforce’s knowledge and skills in SLC needs and provide evidence-based therapy within a Multi-disciplinary framework.

The successful applicants’ objectives will be to provide an exemplary and comprehensive assessment of SLCN for all eligible referred individuals. You will work as an integrated multi-disciplinary team and provide evidence-based therapy within a trauma informed framework. You will operate within a robust clinical operating framework and provide high quality advice and training to the team and partners.

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.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience at the time of application

Additional contact details:

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

[email protected]

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.